Camellia japonica 'Lavinia Maggi Rosea' (Lavinia Maggi Camellia)


Botanical Information

FamilyTheaceae
GenusCamellia
Speciesjaponica
Cultivar'Lavinia Maggi Rosea'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6 - 10
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7 - 9
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H2
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-20 - 5
Height2.5 - 4 metres
Spread2.5 - 4 metres
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril

Description and Growing Information

ShapeA medium-sized shrub.
LandscapeCan be grown as a wall shrub or in a container, as well as a border or specimen plant. Could also be used to create an informal hedge or in a woodland setting. It is striking enough to be used in more urban gardens.
PropagationSemi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer to autumn, using a mild hormone, bottom heat and mist produce the best results.
CultivationGrow best in a neutral or acid soil that is humus-rich, moist and free-draining in a semi-shaded area.
PestsAphids, scale insects, vine weevil, honey fungus, phytophthora root rot, camellia gall, camellia leaf blight, and flowers may be infected by camellia petal blight.
Notable SpecimensTrengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionDark green, glossy, evergreen leaves with slightly serrated edges.
Flower DescriptionDouble flowers to 12 cm in width, the overlapping petals almost white with irregular cerise-pink stripes.

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