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. |