Camellia japonica 'Onetia Holland' (Onetia Holland Camellia)

Botanical Information

FamilyTheaceae
GenusCamellia
Speciesjaponica
Cultivar'Onetia Holland'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6 - 10
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7 - 9
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H2
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-20 - 5
Height2.5 - 4 metres
Spread1.5 - 2.5 metres
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril

Description and Growing Information

ShapeA vigorous, evergreen shrub of compact, upright habit.
LandscapeCan be grown as a shrub along a wall or in a container, as well as a border or specimen plant. Could also be used to create an informal hedge or in a woodland setting. It is striking enough to be used in more urban gardens.
PropagationSemi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer to autumn, using a mild hormone, bottom heat and mist produce the best results.
CultivationGrow best in a neutral or acid soil that is humus-rich, moist and free-draining in a semi-shaded area.
PestsAphids, scale insects, vine weevil, honey fungus, phytophthora root rot, camellia gall, camellia leaf blight, and flowers may be infected by camellia petal blight.
Notable SpecimensTrengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionDark green, glossy, evergreen leaves with slightly serrated edges.
Flower DescriptionLarge white semi-double to double flowers in spring.

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