Camellia x williamsii 'Debbie' (Debbie Camellia)

Botanical Information

FamilyTheaceae
GenusCamellia
Speciesx williamsii
Cultivar'Debbie'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone9
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-15 to -10
Height1.8 - 4.5 m
Spread0.90 - 3 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJanuary, February, March, November, December

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright.
LandscapeBorders, beds, courtyard gardens, patios and containers.
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings.
CultivationPosition in a site sheltered from cold, dry winds and early morning sun.
PestsCould be attacked by aphids, scale insects and vine weevil.
Notable SpecimensCaerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionOvate, glossy, leathery, dark green leaves.
Flower DescriptionLarge, rose pink flowers that are 12 cm wide, and are a semi-double to peony form.

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