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Camellia rosiflora
Rosiflora Camellia
Origin: Native to China.
| Family |
| Theaceae |
| Genus |
| Camellia |
| Species |
| rosiflora |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| Synonyms |
| Camellia rosaeflora |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7-9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 8 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H3-H6 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -17.8 - (-1.1) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 0-30 |
| Height |
| 1.5-2.5 m |
| Spread |
| 1-2 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Good as hedges, screening, or woodland edging. Will also grow well in pots or containers with regular watering. |
| Cultivation |
| Prefers moist, well drained, acidic soils. Grows best in partial shade or filtered sun. Does not tolerate alkaline soils or standing water. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| Habitat |
| Warm, humid climates. |
| Leaf Description |
| Small, slightly glossy leaves. |
| Flower Description |
| Single to semi-double, small soft pink petals with yellow anthers. Slightly fragrant. |
| 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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