Mrs. R. L. Wheeler
Key Attributes
| Cultivar Name | Mrs. R. L. Wheeler |
| Species | Camellia japonica |
| Primary Color | pink |
| Color Pattern | solid |
| Bloom Form | formal-double |
| Bloom Season | mid-season |
| Growth Habit | upright |
About this Camellia cultivar
Camellia japonica 'Mrs. R. L. Wheeler' is a traditional ornamental camellia cultivar grown for its large, formal to well-ordered double blooms. Based on the reference context, it is a Camellia japonica selection. The flowers are typically pink, with a refined, symmetrical appearance characteristic of formal-double camellias. Like many japonicas, it is an evergreen shrub with glossy dark green foliage and a dense landscape presence, flowering in the main camellia season from winter into early spring. It is valued as a classic garden camellia for specimen planting and woodland borders.
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