Camellia 'Dr. Burnside' (Dr. Burnside Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Cultivar | 'Dr. Burnside' |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | down to -15°C |
| Temperature (°F) | down to 5°F |
| Height | Up to 9 m |
| Spread | UP to 8 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | February, March, April |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Rounded to broadly spreading. |
| Propagation | Semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Prefers a rich well-drained soil with regular watering during dry weather. |
| Pests | May be prone to aphids, scale insects and vine weevil. |
| Notable Specimens | National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Simple, ovate, glossy, leathery leaves |
| Flower Description | Very large, semi-double red to dark pink flowers. |
Photographs
Camellia ‘Dr. Burnside’, form. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia ‘Dr. Burnside’, leaf. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia ‘Dr. Burnside’, flower. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia ‘Dr. Burnside’, flower. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.