Camellia rosiflora (Rosiflora Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | rosiflora |
| Synonyms | Camellia rosaeflora |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to China. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7-9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3-H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -17.8 - (-1.1) |
| Temperature (°F) | 0-30 |
| Height | 1.5-2.5 m |
| Spread | 1-2 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| 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. |
| Habitat | Warm, humid climates. |
| Leaf Description | Small, slightly glossy leaves. |
| Flower Description | Single to semi-double, small soft pink petals with yellow anthers. Slightly fragrant. |
Photographs
Camellia rosiflora, form. Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia rosiflora, leaf. Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia rosiflora, flower. Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.