Camellia x williamsii
'Margaret Waterhouse'
Margaret Waterhouse Camellia
| Family |
| Theaceae |
| Genus |
| Camellia |
| Species |
| x williamsii |
| Cultivar |
| 'Margaret Waterhouse' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7 - 9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H3 - H6 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| Up to -15 °C |
| Temperature (°F) |
| Up to 5 °F |
| Height |
| 2.5-4 metres |
| Spread |
| 2.5-4 metres |
| Landscape |
| Ideal for screens, hedging, large containers and espaliers. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained acid soil in a sheltered shade. Protect buds and flowers from cold, dry winds. |
| Shape |
| Dense compact habit with upright growth. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| Thrips, spider mites, aphids, rusts, powdery mildew, caterpillars, and leaf spot. |
| Leaf Description |
| Ovate, glossy, leathery leaves, with serrated edges. |
| Flower Description |
| Medium, semi-double, light pink flowers. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| By semi-hardwood cuttings. |