Camellia japonica 'Sarah Frost' (Sarah Frost Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | japonica |
| Cultivar | 'Sarah Frost' |
| Synonyms | Camellia japonica 'Clarke Red', Camellia Japonica 'Owl Face' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Originated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7a-9b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3-H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -17.7 -(-3.8) |
| Temperature (°F) | 0-25 |
| Height | 2-3 m |
| Spread | 2 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | February, March, April |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Also known as the 'Clarke Red' or 'Owl Face', 'Sarah Frost' is the most well-known Camellia in the United States. Known for its colour, a mix of crimson red and a deep rose pink. |
| Landscape | Good as hedges or screening, woodland edging, or a colourful accent. |
| Propagation | Hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months. |
| Cultivation | Prefers moist, rich soil. Keep a regular watering cycle until fully established. Use mulch to keep roots cool and help with water absorption. Grows best in partial or filtered shade to shield from direct sunlight. |
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | Glossy, dark green foliage. |
| Flower Description | A formal double flower, with a mix of crimson red and deep rose pink petals. |
| Fruit Description | 1 to 2 cm, round fruit. |
Photographs
Camellia japonica 'Sarah Frost', form. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Sarah Frost', flower. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Sarah Frost', flower. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.