Camellia × williamsii 'Debbie's Carnation'
Botanical Information
Family | Theaceae |
Genus | Camellia |
Species | × williamsii |
Cultivar | 'Debbie's Carnation' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | Horticultural origin. It result from the cross of Camellia japonica and Camellia soluenensis. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 10 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 3 m |
Spread | 2 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
Shape | A compact, erect, evergreen shrub. |
Landscape | Uses include, beds, borders, hedges, screens, patio, containers, wall side borders, walls and fences. |
Propagation | Semi-hardwood cuttings. |
Cultivation | Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained acid soil in a sheltered shade. Protect buds and flowers from cold and dry winds |
Pests | Aphids , Scale insects , Vine weevils, Camellia gall , and Camellia petal blight. |
Leaf Description | Glossy, elliptic, dark green leaves. |
Flower Description | Peony-form cerise-pink flowers from early to late spring. |