Camellia x williamsii
'J. C. Williams'
J. C. Williams Camellia.
| Family |
| Theaceae |
| Genus |
| Camellia |
| Species |
| x williamsii |
| Cultivar |
| 'J. C. Williams' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7 - 8 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -15 to -10 |
| Height |
| 2 - 5 m |
| Spread |
| 2 - 3 m |
| Landscape |
| Uses include, beds, borders, hedges, screens, patio, containers, walls and fences. |
| Cultivation |
| Position in a site sheltered from cold, dry winds and early morning sun as buds and flowers may be damaged by cold winds and late frosts. |
| Shape |
| Dense and compact. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| Pests |
| May be prone to aphids, scale insects and vine weevil. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Ovate, glossy, leathery, green leaves. |
| Flower Description |
| Pale pink flowers, 10 cm wide, opening almost flat. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings. |