Camellia x williamsii 'Beatrice Michael' (Beatrice Michael Camellia.)
Botanical Information
Family | Theaceae |
Genus | Camellia |
Species | x williamsii |
Cultivar | 'Beatrice Michael' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 8 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | down to -15 °C |
Temperature (°F) | down to 5 °F |
Height | 2 - 5 m |
Spread | 1 - 3 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | February, March, April |
Description and Growing Information
Shape | Upright shrub. |
Propagation | Semi-hardwood cuttings. |
Cultivation | Grows best in a neutral or acid soil that is humus-rich, moist and free-draining in a semi-shaded area. |
Notable Specimens | Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description | Shiny, dark green leaves. |
Flower Description | Pale pink single flowers. |