Camellia x williamsii 'Lady Gowrie' (Lady Gowrie Camellia)


Botanical Information

FamilyTheaceae
GenusCamellia
Speciesx williamsii
Cultivar'Lady Gowrie'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height3 m
Spread2 m
Flowering PeriodJanuary, February, March, November, December

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright.
LandscapeUses include, beds, borders, hedges, screens, patio, containers, walls and fences.
PropagationSemi-hardwood cuttings.
CultivationGrows best in a neutral or acid soil that is humus-rich, moist and free-draining in a semi-shaded area.
Notable SpecimensLanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionGlossy, dark-green leaves.
Flower DescriptionSoft pink flowers.

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