Camellia japonica 'Adelina Patti' (Adelina Patti Camellia.)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | japonica |
| Cultivar | 'Adelina Patti' |
| Category | Perennials |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 - 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 10 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 to -10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 5°F |
| Height | 9 m |
| Spread | 8 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | February, March, April |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright. |
| Landscape | Uses include flower borders and beds, wall-side plantings, and courtyard gardens. |
| Propagation | Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Position in a site sheltered from cold, dry winds and early morning sun as buds and flowers may be damaged by cold winds and late frosts. Suitable for woodland and acidic soils. |
| Pests | May be attacked by aphids, scale insects and vine weevil. |
| Notable Specimens | Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Glossy, dark green leaves. |
| Flower Description | Rosy pink, single, cup-shaped, white rim and splayed golden stamens. |
Photographs
Camellia japonica 'Adelina Patti', form. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia japonica 'Adelina Patti', leaf. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia japonica 'Adelina Patti', flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia japonica 'Adelina Patti', flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia japonica 'Adelina Patti', flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
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