Common Camellia, Japanese Camellia 'Bob Hope'

Camelliajaponica

Family
Theaceae (tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Camellia (kuh-MEE-lee-a)
Species
japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh)
Synonym
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Light Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
Red
Other Details
Other details
Late Winter/Early Spring
Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Seed Collecting
Category
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By grafting
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Shrubs
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Napa, California

Biloxi, Mississippi

Charlotte, North Carolina

Portland, Oregon

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Manassas, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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