Camellia japonica
'Adelina Patti'
Adelina Patti Camellia.
| Family |
| Theaceae |
| Genus |
| Camellia |
| Species |
| japonica |
| Cultivar |
| 'Adelina Patti' |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 9 - 10 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 10 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -15 to -10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 5°F |
| Height |
| 9 m |
| Spread |
| 8 m |
| Landscape |
| Uses include flower borders and beds, wall-side plantings, and courtyard gardens. |
| Cultivation |
| Position in a site sheltered from cold, dry winds and early morning sun as buds and flowers may be damaged by cold winds and late frosts. Suitable for woodland and acidic soils. |
| Shape |
| Upright. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| May be attacked by aphids, scale insects and vine weevil. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Glossy, dark green leaves. |
| Flower Description |
| Rosy pink, single, cup-shaped, white rim and splayed golden stamens. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings. |