Camellia japonica 'China Doll' (China Doll Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | japonica |
| Cultivar | 'China Doll' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Introduced by H. Shackleford, Albany, Georgia, United States of America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6b - 10b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2- H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -20.5 - 1.7 |
| Temperature (°F) | -5 - 35 |
| Height | 2-3 m |
| Spread | 1 - 2 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | February, March, April |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Habit of growth is upright with dense foliage. |
| Propagation | Hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months |
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are evergreen, glossy dark green, and about 6 cm long. |
| Flower Description | Blush white edged coral pink blooms, mass mixed irregular petals, with or without stamens. |
Photographs
Camellia japonica 'China Doll', form. Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'China Doll', leaf. Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'China Doll' flower. Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.