Common Camellia, Japanese Camellia
Camelliajaponica 'Daikagura'

Family: Theaceae (tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Camellia (kuh-MEE-lee-a)
Species: japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh)
Cultivar: Daikagura
Additional cultivar information: (aka Idaten-Shibori, Kiyosu)
Hybridized by Yokohama 1891

Height

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Bloom Time

Foliage
Rose/Mauve

Other details
Late Winter/Early Spring
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Smooth

Seed Collecting

Category
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By grafting
By simple layering
By air layering

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow
Shrubs
Trees