Camellia japonica
'Onetia Holland'
Onetia Holland Camellia
Family |
Theaceae |
Genus |
Camellia |
Species |
japonica |
Cultivar |
'Onetia Holland' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
6 - 10 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
7 - 9 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 - H2 |
Temperature (°C) |
-20 - 5 |
Height |
2.5 - 4 metres |
Spread |
1.5 - 2.5 metres |
Landscape |
Can be grown as a shrub along a wall or in a container, as well as a border or specimen plant. Could also be used to create an informal hedge or in a woodland setting. It is striking enough to be used in more urban gardens. |
Cultivation |
Grow best in a neutral or acid soil that is humus-rich, moist and free-draining in a semi-shaded area. |
Shape |
A vigorous, evergreen shrub of compact, upright habit. |
Growth |
Medium |
Pests |
Aphids, scale insects, vine weevil, honey fungus, phytophthora root rot, camellia gall, camellia leaf blight, and flowers may be infected by camellia petal blight. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description |
Dark green, glossy, evergreen leaves with slightly serrated edges. |
Flower Description |
Large white semi-double to double flowers in spring. |
Notable Specimens |
Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Propagation |
Semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer to autumn, using a mild hormone, bottom heat and mist produce the best results. |