
Camellia × williamsii
'Francis Hanger'
Francis Hanger Camellia
Family |
Theaceae |
Genus |
Camellia |
Species |
× williamsii |
Cultivar |
'Francis Hanger' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
6 - 10 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
7 - 9 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 - H2 |
Temperature (°C) |
-20 - 5 |
Height |
1.5 - 2.5 metres |
Spread |
1 - 1.5 metres |
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. |
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. |
Shape |
A compact bushy shrub to 2.5 m. |
Growth |
Medium |
Pests |
Diseases include leaf spots, anthracnose, black mold, petal blight, canker, and root rot. Pests include aphids, plant hoppers, and spider mites |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description |
Glossy, dark green leaves. |
Flower Description |
Single white flowers with conspicuous deep yellow stamens, opening in early spring. |
Notable Specimens |
Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Propagation |
By semi-hardwood cuttings. |