Common Camellia, Japanese Camellia 'Betty Foy Sanders'

Camelliajaponica

Family
Theaceae (tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Camellia (kuh-MEE-lee-a)
Species
japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh)
Synonym
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 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
Partial to Full Shade
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Winter
Propagation Methods
Provides Winter Interest
Textured
Seed Collecting
Category
From woody stem cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By grafting
By budding
By air layering
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Shrubs
Trees
Regional

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Savannah, GA | July 2005 | positive

Camellia japonica 'Betty Foy Sanders' is named for wife of former Georgia Governor Carl Sanders. It is an excellent garden variety - blo...Read More

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