Camellia japonica 'Lilyi' (Lilyi Camellia)


Botanical Information

FamilyTheaceae
GenusCamellia
Speciesjaponica
Cultivar'Lilyi'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7a-10b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone8
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH2-H6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-17.8)- 4.4
Temperature (°F)0-40
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 dipped in rooting hormone which will begin to root within 2 - 3 months.
CultivationGrows best in partial to full shade and needs evenly moist, well drained soil but will die in standing water.
Notable SpecimensHarry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.

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