Camellia saluenensis x reticulata 'Francie L.' (Francie L. Camellia)


Botanical Information

FamilyTheaceae
GenusCamellia
Speciessaluenensis x reticulata
Cultivar'Francie L.'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height3 m
Spread3 m
Flowering PeriodFebruary, March, April

Description and Growing Information

PestsAphids, scale insects, vine weevils, and leaf spot.
Notable SpecimensTrengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Flower DescriptionVery large, irregular, with wavy petals and a large boss of stamens, rose-pink, semi-double flowers.

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