Common Camellia, Japanese Camellia 'Bob Hope' (Camellia japonica)

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gardenermark Fredericksburg, VA(Zone 7a) Apr 09, 2005

Common Camellia, Japanese Camellia 'Bob Hope'
Camellia japonica

Camellia japonica "Bob Hope"

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Apr 09, 2005

Like the brand name for the tea, you must have Constant Comments about this awesome Camellia from passersby! Look at the load of flowers on it! How long is its flowering period?

Joseph

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gardenermark Fredericksburg, VA(Zone 7a) Apr 10, 2005

I do indeed get people that stop their car and ask me about it if they catch me in the front yard. It also inspired my neighbor to plant a camellia in front of her house.

The bloom period is about a month from start to finish. The peak bloom represented in this picture lasts about two weeks. If we happen to get a super hot and sunny day (mid 80s or higher) the flowers age a little faster.

I have some higher quality closeups of individual flowers that I will try to post later today.

Mark

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gardenermark Fredericksburg, VA(Zone 7a) Apr 10, 2005

Closeup of the flower.

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gardenermark Fredericksburg, VA(Zone 7a) Apr 10, 2005

One additional closeup.

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Apr 10, 2005

Ah, you could pass out from joy after seeing such beauty...thank you so much!

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