Camellia 'Inspiration'

Reticulat camellia

  • Flowering Time : February, March
  • Height in 10 years : 3 metres / 9 feet 10 inches

Description

Vigorous and upright growing, evergreen shrub, valued for luxuriant rich green foliage and medium, semi-double, phlox pink flowers over a long period, starting early. Like a C. x williamsii. Prefers sheltered positions & well drained lime free soil.

Flower Months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Camellias will start flowering around this time, depending on the season, for a week or so.

Hardiness

  • UK Zone : 3
  • RHS Zone : H (Fully Hardy)
  • EGF Zone : H3
  • US Zone : 7B
  • Min Temp : -15°C (5°F)

Hardy in a sheltered site in most UK, Coastal France and northern Italy and Pacific Northwest gardens, but may be damaged in severest winters. Often early into flower and growth.