Camellia x williamsii
'Donation'
Donation Camellia
Family |
Theaceae |
Genus |
Camellia |
Species |
x williamsii |
Cultivar |
'Donation' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (deciduous) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
7 - 8 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
8 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H4 - H6 |
Temperature (°C) |
-17.7 - 1.7 °C |
Temperature (°F) |
Up to 35 °F |
Height |
2.4 - 4.5 m |
Spread |
2.4 - 3 m |
Cultivation |
Grows best in a neutral or acid soil that is humus-rich, moist and free-draining. |
Shape |
Upright. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description |
Ovate, glossy, leathery leaves. |
Flower Description |
Large, semi-double pink flowers that are 12 cm wide. |
Notable Specimens |
Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Propagation |
Semi-hardwood cuttings. |