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. |