Camellia oleifera 'Pink Icicle' (Pink Icicle Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | oleifera |
| Cultivar | 'Pink Icicle' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 1.8 - 3 m |
| Spread | 1.2 - 1.8 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | February, March |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright. |
| Propagation | Semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Pests | Could be attacked by aphids, scale insects and vine weevil. |
| Notable Specimens | Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Small, glossy, oval shaped, dark green leaves. |
| Flower Description | Pleated 11 cm shell pink flowers. |
Photographs
Camellia oleifera ‘Pink Icicle’, form. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia oleifera ‘Pink Icicle’, leaf. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia oleifera ‘Pink Icicle’, flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia oleifera ‘Pink Icicle’, form. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia oleifera ‘Pink Icicle’, flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
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