Camellia reticulata x williamsii
Botanical Information
Family | Theaceae |
Genus | Camellia |
Species | reticulata x williamsii |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 10 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | h2 - H6 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | down to -10°C |
Temperature (°F) | down to 14°F |
Height | 4 m |
Spread | 3 m |
Flowering Period | February, March, April |
Description and Growing Information
Shape | Upright to spreading. |
Propagation | Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings. |
Cultivation | Grows best in fertile acid or neutral soils, rich in organic matter with a mulch of bark chips or other organic material. |
Leaf Description | Ovate, glossy, leathery, green leaves. |
Flower Description | Semi-double pink flowers, 10 cm wide, with pale yellow anthers. |