| Japanese Camellia | |
| Common Camellia | |
| Camellia |
| Flower size: | Very Large: 5 inches (13cm) or more across |
| Blooming period: | Early season: (before January 1) |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6a |
| Leaves: | Deciduous Spring ephemeral |
| Flowers: | Other |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Flower Size: | Under 1" 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late summer or early fall |
| Inflorescence Type: | Compound |
| Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Flowering Tree Vegetable Suitable for forage |
| Pollinators: | Bees |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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