Camellia japonica x reticulata 'Royalty' (Royalty Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | japonica x reticulata |
| Cultivar | 'Royalty' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 0.5 to 1 m |
| Spread | 0.5 to 1 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright. |
| Propagation | Semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Cultivated 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. |
| Pests | Could be attacked by aphids, scale insects and vine weevil. |
| Notable Specimens | Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Ovate, glossy, leathery dark green leaves that are 11 cm long. |
| Flower Description | Large, light red, semi-double flowers, and 13 cm across. |
Photographs
Camellia japonica x reticulata ‘Royalty’, form. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia japonica x reticulata ‘Royalty’, leaf. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia japonica x reticulata ‘Royalty’, flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia japonica x reticulata ‘Royalty’, flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
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