World Plants

Camellia × williamsii 'Saint Ewe' (Saint Ewe Camellia)

USDA Hardiness Zone	6 - 10
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone	7 - 9
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Zone	H5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)	-15 to -10
Height	2.4 - 4.5 m
Spread	2.5 - 4 metres
Growth	Medium
Flowering Period	January, February, March, April

General Description	An early-flowering williamsii hybrid. The bright pink, single flowers initially open tubular shaped, becoming wider, and more open as they age.
ID Characteristic	Depending on the weather, St. Ewe can be in flower for as long as 3 months in the period between early January and April.
Shape	A vigorous, rounded and upright habit.
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.
Propagation	By semi-hardwood cuttings.
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.
Pests	Leaf spots, anthracnose, black mold, petal blight, canker, root rot, aphids, plant hoppers, and spider mites.
Notable Specimens	Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Habitat	Horticultural origin.
Leaf Description	Glossy, dark green leaves.
Flower Description	Single, broadly funnel-shaped, rose-pink flowers to 10 cm in width.

Camellia × williamsii 'Saint Ewe', flower, Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom.

Camellia × williamsii 'Saint Ewe', leaf, Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom.

Camellia × williamsii 'Saint Ewe', bark, Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom.