Camellia x williamsii 'Elegant Beauty'
Camellia 'Elegant Beauty', 'Elegant Beauty' Camellia, Camellia japonica 'Elegant Beauty', Winter Blooming Camellias, Spring Blooming Camellias, Mid-Season Camellias
A well-deserved name for this hybrid camellia, award-winning Camellia x williamsii 'Elegant Beauty' features large, rose-pink flowers, 5 in. wide (12 cm), of anemone or peony form, adorned with a central mass of petaloids and darker veining. The pretty blooms are profusely produced in mid-season (January to March in the Northern Hemisphere; June to August in the Southern Hemisphere). This camellia enjoys a luxuriant evergreen foliage along its arching branches. Emerging bronze-tinted, the leaves turn rich, dark green and remain handsome year-round.
- This evergreen shrub has an upright spreading habit and grows up to 4-8 ft. tall (120-240 cm) with a spread of 6-8 ft. (180-240 cm)
- Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- A part shade to full shade lover, this plant is best grown in consistently moist, acidic, organically rich, well-drained soils. Provide a site sheltered from cold, dry winds as buds and flowers may be damaged by cold winds. Protect from early morning sun and from direct hot summer afternoon sun.
- May be attacked by aphids, scale insects and vine weevil
- Mass in mixed shrub borders for dramatic winter blooms. Great flowering shrub for woodland gardens or as screen and hedge. Perfect as a specimen plant and may be effectively grown in tubs or large containers. Great for espaliers too!
- Apply a root mulch (leaves or shredded bark)
- Prune after flowering. Prune to thin branching and to control size and shape.
Camellia x williamsii are the first camellia hybrids. Generally blooming after the Japanese camellias, they result from the cross of Camellia japonica and Camellia saluenensis. Among the most cold-hardy camellias (inherited from the japonica parent), most of them are extremely vigorous, free-blooming, with attractive, semi-glossy, leathery leaves. Graceful shrubs, they tolerate low light intensity and bloom over a long season, providing a spectacular show. They drop their spent heads with elegance (no deadheading required!), leaving a tidy bush. They feature a wide range of habits, from dwarf to large and spreading.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 7
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 7
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Camellia |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) Winter |
Height | 4' – 8' (120cm – 240cm) |
Spread | 6' – 8' (180cm – 240cm) |
Spacing | 96" (240cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 7
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 7
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Camellia |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) Winter |
Height | 4' – 8' (120cm – 240cm) |
Spread | 6' – 8' (180cm – 240cm) |
Spacing | 96" (240cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Traditional Garden |