Camellia x williamsii
'Brigadoon'
Brigadoon Camellia
Family |
Theaceae |
Genus |
Camellia |
Species |
x williamsii |
Cultivar |
'Brigadoon' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
7 - 8 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
8 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H5 |
Temperature (°C) |
-15 to -10 |
Temperature (°F) |
up to 25 °F |
Height |
2 - 5 m |
Spread |
2 - 3 m |
Cultivation |
Grows best in light and open shade or in full sun out of hot, reflected heat. |
Shape |
Upright |
Pests |
Could be attacked by aphids, scale insects and vine weevil. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description |
Ovate, glossy, and leathery leaves. |
Flower Description |
Very large, 15 cm across, semi-double flowers of bright pink tinged with silver. |
Notable Specimens |
Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Propagation |
Semi-hardwood cuttings. |