Height of Camellia Saluenensis

Appearance

• Camellia saluenensis grows to average heights of between 15 and 20 feet, which is on the small side for a camellia species. The single flowers have notched petals in shades of white and pink, with long yellow stamens. The ovate, true-green leaves have serrated edges.

Climate

• Camellias are hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 7 and 8. Some hybrids may survive year-round in areas as cold as USDA zone 6. Camellia saluenensis is often cross-bred specifically to create cold-hardy hybrids, according to Huntington Botanical Gardens.

Culture

• This camellia does not grow well in hot, humid climates. It thrives best in temperate areas and prefers well-draining, acidic soil. Too much moisture in the soil can damage the shallow roots. Partial shade is best for this plant, and shade that protects from both early-morning and late-afternoon sun is even better. Too much sun exposure can scorch the leaves.

Selected Varieties

• The most desirable varieties of Camellia saluenensis are hybrids, as they blend the prolific blooming of the species with the more heavily ruffled flowers of other camellia species. Most of the hybrids are a shade of lavender-pink. "Garden Glory" is a very heavily ruffled, bright-pink hybrid. "Gay Time" is a pale lavender with darker purple margins that retains the long yellow stamens of the species.