Camellia japonica 'Pope John XXIII' (Pope John XXIII Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | japonica |
| Cultivar | 'Pope John XXIII' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7-10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2-H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -17.8 - 4.4 |
| Temperature (°F) | 0-40 |
| Height | 1-3 m |
| Spread | 1-2 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | January, February, March, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Good as hedges, screening, or woodland edging. Will also grow well in pots or containers with regular watering. |
| 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. Does not tolerate alkaline soils or standing water. |
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | Thick, glossy, dark green leaves. 8 cm long. |
| Flower Description | Formal double flower. Petals are white with a satin feel. 8 to 10 cm across. |
| Fruit Description | Round 1-2 cm capsules. |
Photographs
Camellia japonica 'Pope John XXIII', form. Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Pope John XXIII', leaf. Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Pope John XXIII', flower. Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.