Camellia japonica 'Lilyi' (Lilyi Camellia)
Botanical Information
Family | Theaceae |
Genus | Camellia |
Species | japonica |
Cultivar | 'Lilyi' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 7a-10b |
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 |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
Landscape | Great used as seasonal color accent, screening, woodland edges or specimen plant. |
Propagation | Propagated by hardwood cuttings dipped in rooting hormone which will begin to root within 2 - 3 months. |
Cultivation | Grows best in partial to full shade and needs evenly moist, well drained soil but will die in standing water. |
Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
Photographs

Camellia japonica 'Lilyi', form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Lilyi', leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.

Camellia japonica 'Lilyi', flower. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.