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Camellia
'Cornish Spring'
Cornish Spring Camellia
Origin: Camellia cuspidata x Camellia japonica.
| Family |
| Theaceae |
| Genus |
| Camellia |
| Cultivar |
| 'Cornish Spring' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 8 - 9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 9 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H4 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -10 to -5 |
| Height |
| 1.5 - 2.5 m |
| Spread |
| 1.5 - 1.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| Position in a site sheltered from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| Might be attacked by aphids, scale insects and vine weevil. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Ovate, glossy, leathery leaves. |
| Flower Description |
| Pink flowers, row of petals round conspicuous stamens, with no more than 8 petals. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| By semi-hardwood cuttings. |
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