Common Camellia, Japanese Camellia 'James Hyde Porter'

Camelliajaponica

Family
Theaceae (tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Camellia (kuh-MEE-lee-a)
Species
japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh)
Synonym
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
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
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
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
White/Near White
Other Details
Other details
Late Winter/Early Spring
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Seed Collecting
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:

Mobile, Alabama

Carrollton, Georgia

Charleston, South Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Carrollton, GA (Zone 7b) | November 2015 | positive

We love our old camellia bush. It reaches far above our house and is covered with flowers (and bees) in the late summer and early fall. M...Read More

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Charleston, SC (Zone 9a) | March 2006 | neutral

Introduced in 1942 in Georgia. Described as a med size loose peony type bloom that varies from white with pink stripes to pink with white...Read More

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