Camellia japonica 'Coquettii' (Coquetti Camellia)


Botanical Information

FamilyTheaceae
GenusCamellia
Speciesjaponica
Cultivar'Coquettii'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginCultivated in France around 1839.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7a-10b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone8
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-15 to -10
Temperature (°F)0-40
Height1-3 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMarch, April, May

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeGreat used as seasonal color accent, screening, woodland edges or specimen plant.
PropagationPropagated by hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months.
CultivationGrows best in partial to full shade and needs evenly moist, well drained soil but will die in standing water.
Notable SpecimensTrebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Leaf DescriptionThe evergreen leaves are thick, glossy and dark green. Elliptical in shape, they grow 6-7 cm long.
Flower DescriptionThe loose peony style flower is a formal double and bright red, growing 10-12 cm across.

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