Camellia japonica 'Victory White' (Victory White Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | japonica |
| Cultivar | 'Victory White' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Originated in Alabama, United States of America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7-10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2-H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -17.8 - 4.4 |
| Temperature (°F) | 0-40 |
| Height | 2-3 m |
| Spread | 1-2 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | January, February, March, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Good as hedges or screening, woodland edging, or a colourful accent. Will also grow well in pots or containers with regular watering. |
| Propagation | Hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months. |
| Cultivation | Prefers moist, well drained, acidic soils. Grows best in partial shade or filtered sun. Does not tolerate alkaline soils or standing water. |
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | Glossy, dark greens leaves. 5-10 cm long. |
| Flower Description | Semi-double loose peony-style white flowers with golden yellow anthers. 8-10 cm across with about 35 petals. |
Photographs
Camellia japonica 'Victory White', form. Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Victory White', leaf. Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Victory White', flower. Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Victory White', flower. Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.