Camellia x williamsii 'Galaxie' (Galaxie Camellia)
Botanical Information
Family | Theaceae |
Genus | Camellia |
Species | x williamsii |
Cultivar | 'Galaxie' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | Native to California, United States of America. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 9 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -15°C |
Temperature (°F) | 5°F |
Height | 3 - 5 m |
Flowering Period | January, February, March, April, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
Shape | Upright, medium sized shrub. |
Landscape | Borders, beds, courtyard gardens, patios and containers. |
Propagation | Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings. |
Cultivation | Position in a site sheltered from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. |
Pests | Could be attacked by aphids, scale insects and vine weevil. |
Notable Specimens | Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description | Ovate, glossy, leathery, dark green leaves. |
Flower Description | Semi-double flowers with wavy pale pink petals finely striped with deep pink. |
Photographs
Camellia x williamsii ‘Galaxie’, form. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia x williamsii ‘Galaxie’, leaf. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia x williamsii ‘Galaxie’, flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia x williamsii ‘Galaxie’, flower2. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia x williamsii ‘Galaxie’, bud. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Awards
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