Camellia x williamsii
'Tregehan'
Tregehan Camellia
Family |
Theaceae |
Genus |
Camellia |
Species |
x williamsii |
Cultivar |
'Tregehan' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
7 - 8 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
8 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H4 - H6 |
Height |
1.5 m |
Spread |
1.5 m |
Landscape |
Uses include, beds, borders, hedges, screens, patio, containers, walls and fences. |
Cultivation |
Grow best in a neutral or acid soil that is humus-rich, moist and free-draining in a semi-shaded area. |
Shape |
Upright. |
Pests |
Aphids, scale insects and vine weevils. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description |
Simple, ovate, glossy, leathery leaves. |
Flower Description |
Apricot pink, semi-double flowers. |
Notable Specimens |
Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Propagation |
Semi-hardwood cuttings. |