Common Camellia, Japanese Camellia 'Mathotiana'

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
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
N/A
Foliage
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Other Details
Other details
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Textured
Seed Collecting
Category
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By grafting
By budding
By air layering
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:

Bartow, Florida

Eatonton, Georgia

Coushatta, Louisiana

Conway, South Carolina

Bothell, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Eatonton, GA | January 2016 | positive

We have grown this plant in Eatonton, GA since 1949 at several different residences by moving rooted cuttings from the original plant. A ...Read More

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Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | April 2004 | positive

We've grown 'Mathotiana Rubra' for 40 years. The ruby red flowers tinge with purple as the flowers age. It has a lovely form. MotherNature4

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(Zone 11) | April 2004 | neutral

Formal double red Camellia variety, with really big and elegant flowers.

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