Camellia japonica 'T.S. Clower Jr.' (T.S. Clower Jr. Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | japonica |
| Cultivar | 'T.S. Clower Jr.' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Cultivated by T.S. Clower in Gulfport, Mississippi, United States of America, in 1950. |
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 at 70-80 °F. |
| 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 formal double flower is white with pink streaks and yellow anthers. Grows 8-1o cm across with 80-90 petals. |
| Fruit Description | Round capsules are 1-2 cm across. |
Photographs
Camellia japonica 'T.S Clower Jr.', form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'T.S Clower Jr.', leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'T.S Clower Jr.', flower. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'T.S Clower Jr.', flower. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'T.S Clower Jr.', bud. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.