Camellia 'Doctor Clifford Parks'

Family - Theaceae
Category - Shrub
Hybrid Parents - Camellia japonica 'Kramer's Supreme' x C. reticulata 'Crimson Robe'
Season of Interest - Spring, Winter
Hardiness - H4
Height - 5m
Width - 3m
Location - The Stream Area

Description: A large, Evergreen Shrub with an upright, bushy habit. Leathery dark green leaves are oval to Elliptic in shape. Large, double camellia flowers with ruffled petals are bright red with hints of orange-pink. At the centre of each Bloom is a bold, showy cluster of stamens with golden Anthers. The flowers are held singly on the stems and are produced from late winter to early spring.

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Flower:

Large, double camellia flowers are bright red and have orange-pink tones. Each bloom has a showy cluster of stamens with golden anthers at the centre. The flowers are held singly on the stems and are produced in February and March.

Flower colour: Red

Flower shape: Double camellia flowers held singly

Flowering time: February, March

Foliage:

Oval to Elliptic leaves are rich, deep green and have a leathery texture. The leaves are Alternately arranged on upright stems.

Foliage Senescence: Evergreen

Foliage Shape: Oval to elliptic

Propagation:

Cuttings.

Cultivation:

Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained. This plant prefers a soil with an acidic pH.