Camellia oleifera
'Pink Icicle'
Pink Icicle Camellia
Family |
Theaceae |
Genus |
Camellia |
Species |
oleifera |
Cultivar |
'Pink Icicle' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
7 - 9 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
8 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H3 - H6 |
Height |
1.8 - 3 m |
Spread |
1.2 - 1.8 m |
Shape |
Upright. |
Growth |
Slow |
Pests |
Could be attacked by aphids, scale insects and vine weevil. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description |
Small, glossy, oval shaped, dark green leaves. |
Flower Description |
Pleated 11 cm shell pink flowers. |
Notable Specimens |
Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Propagation |
Semi-hardwood cuttings. |