Camellia 'Cornish Spring' (Cornish Spring Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Cultivar | 'Cornish Spring' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Camellia cuspidata x Camellia japonica. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -10 to -5 |
| Height | 1.5 - 2.5 m |
| Spread | 1.5 - 1.5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | January, February, March, April, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | By semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Position in a site sheltered from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. |
| Pests | Might be attacked by aphids, scale insects and vine weevil. |
| Notable Specimens | Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Ovate, glossy, leathery leaves. |
| Flower Description | Pink flowers, row of petals round conspicuous stamens, with no more than 8 petals. |
Photographs
Camellia ‘Cornish Spring’, form. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia ‘Cornish Spring’, leaf. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia ‘Cornish Spring’, flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia ‘Cornish Spring’, flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia ‘Cornish Spring’, flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia ‘Cornish Spring’, flower bud. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
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