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Camellia japonica 'Betty Foy Sanders'

 
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Family: Theaceae (tee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Camellia (kuh-MEE-lee-a) (Info)
Species: japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Betty Foy Sanders

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Category:
Shrubs
Trees

Height:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness:
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)

Sun Exposure:
Partial to Full Shade

Bloom Color:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Winter

Foliage:
Shiny/Glossy-Textured

Other details:
Flowers are good for cutting
Provides winter interest
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From woody stem cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By grafting
By budding
By air layering

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

Profile:

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Gardeners' Notes:

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Positive genesnsy On Jul 22, 2005, genesnsy from Savannah, GA wrote:

Camellia japonica 'Betty Foy Sanders' is named for wife of former Georgia Governor Carl Sanders. It is an excellent garden variety - blooming in January-February in the southern regions. It's large white blooms have red flecks and streaks throughout making the winter display one of intense beauty!



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