Camellia reticulata 'Miss Tulare' (Miss Tulare Camellia)
Botanical Information
Family | Theaceae |
Genus | Camellia |
Species | reticulata |
Cultivar | 'Miss Tulare' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | Originated in Tulare, California, 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. | |
Height | 3 - 6 m |
Spread | 1.2 - 3.6 m |
Growth | Slow |
Flowering Period | October, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
Shape | Upright to spreading. |
Propagation | Semi-hardwood cuttings. |
Cultivation | Planted in partial shade protected from cold winds. |
Notable Specimens | Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description | Oval, glossy, light green leaves. |
Flower Description | Bright red to rose red, 12 - 13 cm across, and 8 - 10 cm deep. |