Camellia japonica 'Hazel E. Herrin' (Hazel E. Herrin Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | japonica |
| Cultivar | 'Hazel E. Herrin' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Originated in 1949 by Thomas E. Herrin, Sr. in Pensacola, Florida, United States of America. |
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 | 1-3 m |
| Spread | 2-4 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | January, February, December |
Description and Growing Information
| 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 grow 7-8 cm long, and have serrated margins. |
| Flower Description | Semi-double flowers, to 12-13 cm. Rosy to bright pink with golden yellow anthers. Occasionally has petaloids. |
| Fruit Description | Round capsules to 1-2 cm. |
Photographs
Camellia japonica 'Hazel E. Herrin', form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Hazel E. Herrin', leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Hazel E. Herrin', flower. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Hazel E. Herrin', bud. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.