Camellia japonica 'Grandiflora Rosea' (Large Flowered Rose Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | japonica |
| Cultivar | 'Grandiflora Rosea' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Originated in 1935 in Yokohama Nursery, Yokohama, Japan. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7-10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2-H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -17.8 - 4.4 |
| Temperature (°F) | 0-40 |
| Height | 2.5-3 m |
| Spread | 1-3 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | January, February, December |
Description and Growing Information
| ID Characteristic | One of the largest Camellia plants available. |
| Landscape | Poor salt tolerance, will not do well in coastal areas. Good as seasonal colour accent, screening, and along woodland edges. |
| Propagation | Hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months at 20-30°C. |
| 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 | Thick, glossy, dark green leaves to 7-8 cm long, with serrated margins. |
| Flower Description | Semi-double flower, to 13-15 cm. Rose pink to red in colour with an occasional white blotch and golden yellow anthers. |
| Fruit Description | Round capsules to 1-2 cm . |
Photographs
Camellia japonica 'Grandiflora Rosea', form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Grandiflora Rosea', leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Grandiflora Rosea', flower. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Grandiflora Rosea', bud. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.