Camellia x williamsii 'Carnation' (Carnation Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | x williamsii |
| Cultivar | 'Carnation' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 - H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 1 - 5 m |
| Spread | 1 - 3 m |
| Flowering Period | January, February, March |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | A compact, erect, evergreen shrub. |
| Landscape | Uses include, beds, borders, hedges, screens, patio, containers, walls and fences. |
| Propagation | By semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grows in fertile, moist but well-drained acid soil in a sheltered shade. Protect buds and flowers from cold and dry winds. |
| Pests | Aphids, scale insects, vine weevils, camellia gall and camellia petal blight. |
| Notable Specimens | Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Glossy, elliptic, dark green leaves. |
| Flower Description | Large, white flowers, 12 cm wide, semi-double to peony form. |
Photographs
Camellia x williamsii ‘Carnation’, form. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia x williamsii ‘Carnation’, flower. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia x williamsii ‘Carnation’, flower. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia x williamsii ‘Carnation’, flower bud. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
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