Camellia japonica 'Akashigata' (Akashigata Camellia, Akashigata Japanese Camellia, Akashigata Common Camellia.)

Botanical Information

FamilyTheaceae
GenusCamellia
Speciesjaponica
Cultivar'Akashigata'
SynonymsCamellia japonica 'Lady Clare'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7a - 10b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone8
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-15 to -10
Temperature (°F)0 - 35
Height3 - 6 m
Spread1 - 3 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJanuary, December

Description and Growing Information

General Description‘Akashigata’ favours a position sheltered from cold dry winds. It prefers woodland and acid soils but will tolerate neutral loam as long as it is well drained.
LandscapeMay be used as a border planting, or along walls and foundations.
PropagationHardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months.
CultivationSuitable for woodland and acidic soils. Position in a site sheltered from cold, dry winds and early morning sun as buds and flowers may be damaged by cold winds and late frosts
PestsPythium and Phytophtora Root Rot and leaf spot.
Notable SpecimensBok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Leaf DescriptionEvergreen medium size leaves.
Flower DescriptionSemi-double deep rose-pink flowers around 10 cm in diameter.

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