Camellia japonica 'Terry Gilley' (Terry Gilley Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | japonica |
| Cultivar | 'Terry Gilley' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Cultivated in Grand Ridge, Florida, United States of America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7-9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3-H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -17.8 - (-1.1) |
| Temperature (°F) | 0-30 |
| Height | 1.5-3 m |
| Spread | 1-2 m |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months. |
| Cultivation | Prefers moist, well drained, acidic soils. Grows best in partial shade or filtered sun. |
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | Glossy, dark green leaves with pointed end. |
| Flower Description | Semi-double, wavy petals. Red with white streaks throughout. Golden yellow anthers. |
Photographs
Camellia japonica 'Terry Gilley', leaf. Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Terry Gilley', flower. Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Terry Gilley', flower. Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.