Camellia rosthorniana 'Elina'
(Camellia 'Cupido')
Family - Theaceae
Category - Shrub
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Hardiness - H5
Height - 1.5m
Width - 75cm
Location - The Woodland Walk
Description: A small, Evergreen Shrub with an upright, pyramidal habit. Leathery, dark green leaves are oval to broadly lanceolate in shape with finely-toothed margins. Small, single bowl-shaped flowers are glistening white and flushed with deep rose pink on the exterior of the petals. Each Bloom has a prominent central cluster of golden Anthers. The Blooms are produced along the stems from early into late spring.
Synonyms include - Camellia 'Cupido', C. rosthorniana 'Cupido', C. 'Elina'
Additional common name - Camellia 'Elina'
Flower:
Small, single bowl-shaped flowers are glistening white and flushed with deep rose pink on the exterior of the petals. Each bloom has a central cluster of golden stamens. The flowers are produced singly along the upright stems from March into May.
Flower colour: White, pink
Flower shape: Bowl-shaped flowers held singly
Flowering time: March, April, May
Foliage:
Leathery, dark green leaves are oval to broadly lanceolate in shape and have serrate margins. The leaves are Alternately arranged on slender, upright branches.
Foliage Senescence: Evergreen
Foliage Shape: Oval to lanceolate
Propagation:
Plant Breeder's Rights (PBR). Unlicensed propagation for sale is prohibited.
Cultivation:
Best in a sheltered position in partial shade in fertile, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained. Prefers an acidic soil.