Camellia x williamsii
'Margaret Waterhouse'
Margaret Waterhouse Camellia
Family |
Theaceae |
Genus |
Camellia |
Species |
x williamsii |
Cultivar |
'Margaret Waterhouse' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
7 - 9 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
Requires cold season protection under glass. |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H3 - H6 |
Temperature (°C) |
Up to -15 °C |
Temperature (°F) |
Up to 5 °F |
Height |
2.5-4 metres |
Spread |
2.5-4 metres |
Landscape |
Ideal for screens, hedging, large containers and espaliers. |
Cultivation |
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained acid soil in a sheltered shade. Protect buds and flowers from cold, dry winds. |
Shape |
Dense compact habit with upright growth. |
Growth |
Medium |
Pests |
Thrips, spider mites, aphids, rusts, powdery mildew, caterpillars, and leaf spot. |
Leaf Description |
Ovate, glossy, leathery leaves, with serrated edges. |
Flower Description |
Medium, semi-double, light pink flowers. |
Notable Specimens |
Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Propagation |
By semi-hardwood cuttings. |