Camellia japonica 'Mrs. D. W. Davis' (Mrs. D. W. Davis Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | japonica |
| Cultivar | 'Mrs. D. W. Davis' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Hybridized by D.W. Davis in Seffner, Florida, United States of America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7-10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2-H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -17.8-4.4 |
| Temperature (°F) | 0-40 |
| Height | 3 m |
| Spread | 1-2 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | February, March, April |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months. |
| Cultivation | Grows best in partial shade and rich, acidic, moist, well-drained soil. |
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | Dark green, thick, 7-8 cm long. |
| Flower Description | Semi-double flowering, pale pink or white in colouring with a white centre. Grow 15 cm across with 15-20 petals. |
| Fruit Description | Round capsules, 3-4 cm in diameter. |
Photographs
Camellia Japonica 'Mrs. D. W. Davis', form. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia Japonica 'Mrs. D. W. Davis', flower. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Mrs. D. W. Davis', bud. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Mrs. D. W. Davis', form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Mrs. D. W. Davis', flower. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Mrs. D. W. Davis', leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.