Camellia japonica 'Drama Girl' (Drama Girl Camellia.)


Botanical Information

FamilyTheaceae
GenusCamellia
Speciesjaponica
Cultivar'Drama Girl'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-15 to -10
Temperature (°F)Up to 40 °F
Height2 - 4 m
Spread1 - 3 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril, May, June

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeBeds and borders.
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings.
CultivationSuitable for woodland and acidic soils. Position in a site sheltered from cold, dry winds and early morning sun.
PestsMay be prone to aphids, scale insects and vine weevil, honey fungus, phytophthora root rot, camellia gall, camellia leaf blight, camellia yellow mottle virus. Blooms may be infected by camellia petal blight.
Notable SpecimensLanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionGlossy, dark green leaves.
Flower DescriptionSemi-double, rose-pink flowers, and 12 cm wide.

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