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CAMELLIA 'J.C. Williams'
X williamsii. Soft pink single
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Burncoose specialitySee Burncoose Speciality group for more details
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Good to knowThe first clone of x williamsii. Good for training on a partially shaded wall.
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Pests & DiseasesAphids, scale insects, vine weevils, leaf spot.
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Place of originGarden origin. UK. Caerhays Estate, Cornwall
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Caerhays bred plants
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Camellias
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x williamsiiC. japonica x C. saluenensis. These cultivars vary greatly in habit, leaves and flowers
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Camellia
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Evergreen
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Soft pink.
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals8-10cm (3-4in) across
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Elliptic
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Oblong
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Height2-5m (6½-16ft)
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Spread1-3m (3-10ft)
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Tall ShrubFree-flowering with wide-sweeping branches. Produces medium sized flowers
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Rounded to broadly columnar
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size2-5m (6½-16ft)
1-3m (3-10ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Pruning group
Pruning group 5Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Soil Conditions
Acid / ericaceous lovingFertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Partial shade
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