Camellia
Camellia is a flower in the Theaceae family. It grows best in part shade with medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 7-9.
Varieties
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PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Woody shrub (not currently in seed catalog). Bloom season: Winter to spring. Attracts: Bees, birds. Flower meaning: Admiration, devotion.
Camellia (Camellia japonica) is an evergreen shrub with glossy foliage and large, rose-like blooms in white, pink and red during the cool season. Prefers acidic soil and dappled shade. Hardy in zones 7-9 (a few modern cultivars to zone 6). Grown from cuttings.
Growing notes: Botanical name: Camellia japonica|Hardiness zones: 7-9|Propagation: cutting|Sun needs: Part shade|Water needs: Medium|Mature height: 6-12 feet|Spacing: 72 inches|Bloom season: Winter to spring
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Care & troubleshooting
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