Camellia x williamsii 'Margaret Waterhouse' (Margaret Waterhouse Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | x williamsii |
| Cultivar | 'Margaret Waterhouse' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | Up to -15 °C |
| Temperature (°F) | Up to 5 °F |
| Height | 2.5-4 metres |
| Spread | 2.5-4 metres |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | March |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Dense compact habit with upright growth. |
| Landscape | Ideal for screens, hedging, large containers and espaliers. |
| Propagation | By semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained acid soil in a sheltered shade. Protect buds and flowers from cold, dry winds. |
| Pests | Thrips, spider mites, aphids, rusts, powdery mildew, caterpillars, and leaf spot. |
| Notable Specimens | Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Leaf Description | Ovate, glossy, leathery leaves, with serrated edges. |
| Flower Description | Medium, semi-double, light pink flowers. |
Photographs
Camellia × williamsii 'Margaret Waterhouse', flower, Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia × williamsii 'Margaret Waterhouse', flower, Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.