Camellia reticulata 'Miss Tulare' (Miss Tulare Camellia)


Botanical Information

FamilyTheaceae
GenusCamellia
Speciesreticulata
Cultivar'Miss Tulare'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginOriginated in Tulare, California, United States of America.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone8
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height3 - 6 m
Spread1.2 - 3.6 m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodOctober, November, December

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright to spreading.
PropagationSemi-hardwood cuttings.
CultivationPlanted in partial shade protected from cold winds.
Notable SpecimensCaerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionOval, glossy, light green leaves.
Flower DescriptionBright red to rose red, 12 - 13 cm across, and 8 - 10 cm deep.

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