Camellia 'Carl Tourje' (Carl Tourje Common Camellia, Carl Tourje Japanese Camellia)

Botanical Information

FamilyTheaceae
GenusCamellia
Cultivar'Carl Tourje'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginCamellia hybrid 'Carl Tourje' a cultivar from the cross Camellia pitardii x Camellia reticulata 'Damanao'.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7a - 10b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6 - H2
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-17.7 - 1.7
Temperature (°F)0 - 35
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril

Description and Growing Information

ShapeAn upright and open growth.
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 away from excessive winds. Prune annually back to strong side-shoots to control height and produce, dense, uniform plants.
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 DescriptionSoft pink with shadings of deeper pink, large semi-double with wavy petals.

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