Camellia 'Hiiro-oki-no-ishi'

Camellia japonica 'Hiiro-oki-no-ishi'

Camellia cultivars

Flower name
Camellia 'Hiiro-oki-no-ishi'
Scientific name
Camellia japonica 'Hiiro-oki-no-ishi'
Alias椿, ツバキ, 緋色沖の石
Place of originJapan
Place of floweringGarden, Botanical Gardens, Park, Potted flower
Flowering seasonMarch, April

What is Camellia 'Hiiro-oki-no-ishi'

The Camellia 'Hiiro-oki-no-ishi' is a cultivar of the evergreen shrub Camellia japonica, originating from Osaka, Japan.
It was listed in the catalog of Katayama Jurakuen in the 1960s, but further details remain unclear.
It thrives in partial shade to full sun from Honshu to Kyushu. The tree has an upright growth habit and is robust.

The leaves are large, obovate with a tail-like tip, and a rounded base, arranged alternately.
It blooms from March to April, producing semi-double, lotus-shaped, medium-to-large flowers (7-13 cm in diameter) in deep red, with tubular stamens.
It is used as a garden tree, potted plant, tea flower, bonsai, and for floral arrangements.

Common Name: Camellia Hiiro-oki-no-ishi ('Hiiro-oki-no-ishi')
Scientific Name: Camellia japonica 'Hiiro-oki-no-ishi'
Production Area: Osaka, Japan
Growth Type: Evergreen shrub
Habitat: Honshu to Kyushu
Preferred Environment: Partial shade to full sun
Tree Height: Medium
Growth Habit: Upright, vigorous
Leaf Texture: Thick, smooth, slightly curled
Leaf Shape: Obovate with a tail-like tip and rounded base
Leaf Size: Large
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Blooming Period: March to April
Flower Color: Deep red
Flower Diameter: Medium to large (7-13 cm)
Flower Type: Semi-double, lotus-shaped
Stamens: Tubular
History: Listed in the catalog of Katayama Jurakuen in the 1960s
Uses: Garden tree, potted plant, tea flower, bonsai, floral arrangements