Camellia x williamsii 'Donation' (Donation Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | x williamsii |
| Cultivar | 'Donation' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -17.7 - 1.7 °C |
| Temperature (°F) | Up to 35 °F |
| Height | 2.4 - 4.5 m |
| Spread | 2.4 - 3 m |
| Flowering Period | January, February, March |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright. |
| Propagation | Semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grows best in a neutral or acid soil that is humus-rich, moist and free-draining. |
| Notable Specimens | Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Ovate, glossy, leathery leaves. |
| Flower Description | Large, semi-double pink flowers that are 12 cm wide. |
Photographs
Camellia x williamsii ‘Donation’, form. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia x williamsii ‘Donation’, leaf. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia x williamsii ‘Donation’, flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia x williamsii ‘Donation’, flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia x williamsii ‘Donation’, flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
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