Family: Theaceae (tee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Camellia (kuh-MEE-lee-a) (Info)
Species: japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh) (Info)
Cultivar: La Peppermint
Category:
Shrubs
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Partial to Full Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Red
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Foliage:
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Leathery-Textured
Other details:
Flowers are good for cutting
Provides winter interest
Soil pH requirements:
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
By grafting
Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us
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