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Camelia
Reference photo

floribunda · 1942

California

Camellia japonica 'California'

Nicholas-Joseph Prevost✦ mild fragrance

Approximately 3 to 4 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

floribunda

Bloom size

Medium

Bloom habit

Clusters

Petal count

30-40

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

pink

Fragrance

mild

Foliage

Dark green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Subtle, classic rose scent

Color Description

Soft pink, often described as camellia-like in form

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

Approximately 3 to 4 feet

Spread

Approximately 2 to 3 feet

Soil

Well-drained, rich soil with a slightly acidic pH

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

Moderate

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular watering to keep soil moist but well-drained

Fertilizer

Apply balanced rose fertilizer during the active growing season

Pruning

Prune in early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and maintain shape

Pests & Diseases

Generally resistant, but susceptible to common rose ailments like black spot or aphids in poor conditions

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