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Camellia japonica
'Mrs Charles Cobb'
Mrs. Charles Cobb Camellia
Origin: Cultivated in Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, South Carolina, United States of America, in the early 1900's.
| Family |
| Theaceae |
| Genus |
| Camellia |
| Species |
| japonica |
| Cultivar |
| 'Mrs Charles Cobb' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7a-10b |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 8 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H2-H6 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| (-17.8)- 4.4 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 0-40 |
| Height |
| 2-3 m |
| Spread |
| 1.5-2 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Good as hedges or screening, woodland edging, or a colourful accent. Will also grow well in pots or containers with regular watering. |
| Cultivation |
| Best grown in full sun in cooler areas, filtered sun or shade in warmer areas. Needs organically rich soils with regular watering but will die in standing water. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Leaf Description |
| The evergreen leaves are thick, glossy and dark green. Elliptical in shape, they grow 6-7 cm long. |
| Flower Description |
| The semi-double, peony style flower is 8-10 cm across with silky, rosy/ dark red petals and golden yellow anthers. |
| Fruit Description |
| Round capsules are 1-2 cm across. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, South Carolina, United States of America. |
| Propagation |
| Hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months at 20-30 °C. |
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