Camellia japonica 'Cherie Shirah' (Cherie Shirah Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | japonica |
| Cultivar | 'Cherie Shirah' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Shirah's Camellia Nursery, Lakeland, Florida, United States of America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 1 - 7 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | January, February, March, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | Dark green leaves, with a length of 7 x 5 cm. |
| Flower Description | The bloom is long lasting on the plant and as a cut flower. Flowers are 12 cm wide. |
Photographs
Camelia japonica 'Cherie Shirah', leaf. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camelia japonica 'Cherie Shirah', flower. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.