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Camellia japonica
'Rose Dawn'
Rose Dawn Camellia
Origin: Originated in Sefner, Florida, United States of America.
| Family |
| Theaceae |
| Genus |
| Camellia |
| Species |
| japonica |
| Cultivar |
| 'Rose Dawn' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7a-9b |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 8 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H3-H6 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -17.7 -(-3.8) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 0-25 |
| Height |
| 3-4 m |
| Spread |
| 1-2 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Good as hedges or screening, woodland edging, or a colourful accent. |
| Cultivation |
| This shrub does best in full to partial shade. Prefers moist and well drained soils, but will die in standing water. |
| Shape |
| Round, low canopy, with 50 cm ground clearance. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Leaf Description |
| Glossy, dark green foliage. |
| Flower Description |
| Formal double flower, with deep rose pink petals. |
| Colour Description |
| Deep rose pink |
| Notable Specimens |
| Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Propagation |
| Hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months. |
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