Camellia japonica
'Victory White'
Victory White Camellia
Family |
Theaceae |
Genus |
Camellia |
Species |
japonica |
Cultivar |
'Victory White' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
7-10 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
8 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H2-H6 |
Temperature (°C) |
-17.8 - 4.4 |
Temperature (°F) |
0-40 |
Height |
2-3 m |
Spread |
1-2 m |
Landscape |
Good as hedges or screening, woodland edging, or a colourful accent. Will also grow well in pots or containers with regular watering. |
Cultivation |
Prefers moist, well drained, acidic soils. Grows best in partial shade or filtered sun. Does not tolerate alkaline soils or standing water. |
Growth |
Medium |
Leaf Description |
Glossy, dark greens leaves. 5-10 cm long. |
Flower Description |
Semi-double loose peony-style white flowers with golden yellow anthers. 8-10 cm across with about 35 petals. |
Notable Specimens |
Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
Propagation |
Hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months. |