Camellia × williamsii 'George Blandford' (George Blandford Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | × williamsii |
| Cultivar | 'George Blandford' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 - 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7 - 9 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 to -10 |
| Height | 2.5 - 4 m |
| Spread | 2.5 - 4 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | A large evergreen shrub, rather open in habit and growing as wide as high. |
| Landscape | Can 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. |
| Propagation | By semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grow best in acidic soils in a site sheltered from cold, dry winds and early morning sun as buds and flowers may be damaged by cold winds and late frosts. |
| Pests | Leaf spots, anthracnose, black mold, petal blight, canker, root rot, aphids, plant hoppers, and spider mites. |
| Notable Specimens | Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Glossy, dark green leaves. |
| Flower Description | 10 cm in width, clear deep pink, peony-form double. |
Photographs
Camellia × williamsii 'George Blandford', form, Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia × williamsii 'George Blandford', leaf, Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia × williamsii 'George Blandford', flower, Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia × williamsii 'George Blandford', bark, Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
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