Camellia x williamsii 'China Clay' (China Clay Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | x williamsii |
| Cultivar | 'China Clay' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 to -10 |
| Height | 1.5 - 2.5 metres |
| Spread | 1.5 - 2.5 metres |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | January, February, March, April, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A medium-sized shrub of lax habit, with semi-double, white flowers to 10 cm across. |
| Shape | Upright. |
| Landscape | Uses include, beds, borders, hedges, screens, patio, containers, walls and fences. |
| Propagation | Semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grows best in a neutral or acid soil that is humus-rich, moist and free-draining in a semi-shaded area. |
| Pests | Aphids, scale insects and vine weevils. |
| Notable Specimens | Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Simple, ovate, glossy, leathery leaves. |
| Flower Description | Showy flowers either solitary or clustered. |
Photographs
Camellia x williamsii 'China Clay', form, Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, United Kingdom.
Camellia x williamsii 'China Clay', leaf, Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, United Kingdom.
Camellia x williamsii 'China Clay', flower, Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, United Kingdom.
Camellia x williamsii 'China Clay', flower, Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, United Kingdom.
Camellia x williamsii 'China Clay', form, Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, United Kingdom.
Camellia x williamsii 'China Clay', flower, Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, United Kingdom.
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