Camellia japonica 'Louis Law' (Louis Law Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | japonica |
| Cultivar | 'Louis Law' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Cultivated in Brunswick, Georgia, United States of America. Named after L.F. Law |
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 | 2-3 m |
| Spread | 1.5-2 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | January, February, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Good as hedges or screening, woodland edging, or a colourful accent. 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 | Best grown in full sun in cooler areas, filtered sun or shade in warmer areas. Needs organically rich soils with regular watering but will die in standing water. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | The evergreen leaves are thick, glossy and dark green. Elliptical in shape, they grow 6-7 cm long. |
| Flower Description | The flower is a double, rose form flower. Rosy red with golden yellow anthers that grow to 8-10 cm across. |
| Fruit Description | Capsules are 1-2 cm across. |
Photographs
Camellia japonica 'Louis Law', form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Louis Law', leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Louis Law', flower. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Louis Law', bud. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.