Genus Camellia Scientific name Camellia × williamsii | Species Camellia × williamsii Rank Cultivar group | |
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Origin Originally bred in Cornwall by J.C Williams. Similar Camellia, Camellia transnokoensis, Camellia reticulata, Sasanqua Camellia, Camellia crapnelliana | ||
Camellia williamsii donation
Camellia × williamsii is a cultivar group of hybrid evergreen shrubs that are derived from a crossing of Camellia saluenensis with Camellia japonica. It was originally bred in Cornwall by John Charles Williams.
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Cultivars
More than 100 named cultivars have been bred.
The following cultivars have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit:-
Cultivation
C. × williamsii is an excellent companion to other acid-loving woodland plants such as rhododendron. It grows best in acid soil, ph5.5-6.5, in a sunny or partially shaded, sheltered position. In areas with frost and cold winds, it should be positioned facing away from the morning sun, as the flower buds are easily damaged.
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