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Camellia Mary Williams
Camellia reticulata Mary Williams
Camellia reticulata Mary Williams or Camellia Mary Williams is a shrub native to Korea and Japan. This species is highly prized for its understated elegance , with its early , fragrant flowering from February to April, offering delicate semi-double pinkish-red flowers with yellow...
Description
Height at maturity
1,50 - 2 m
Wingspan at maturity
1 - 1,50 m
Exposure
partial shade
Flowering
February to April
Hardiness
-15°C
Origin
Japan - Korea
Camellia 'Mary Williams' - Camellia reticulata 'Mary Williams'
(evergreen ornamental shrub with early flowering)
Origins and characteristics
Native to Korea and Japan, this cultivar belongs to the Theaceae family, which includes camellias and tea plants.
Its good hardiness and compact habit make it an excellent choice for gardens, terraces and flowering hedges.
Description and particularities
- Adult height : 1.50 to 2 metres
- Spread : 1 to 1.50 metres
- Habit : Compact, upright and well-branched
- Foliage : Evergreen, dark green, glossy, leathery
- Flowering : February to April
- Flowers : Large semi-double blooms, bright rosy red with visible yellow stamens
- Fragrance : Light and pleasant
- Hardiness : Good (down to –15 °C)
Exposure and soil
- Exposure : Partial shade (protection from heat and direct sun)
- Soil : Acidic (ericaceous), fresh, fertile and well-drained
- Tolerances : Does not tolerate calcareous soils; prefers humus-rich, slightly moist soils
Planting
- Planting period : Autumn (ideal) or spring
- Spacing : 1 to 1.50 metres depending on use (specimen or group)
- Preparation : Mix ericaceous soil, compost and garden soil to ensure good establishment
Watering
- After planting : Regular but moderate watering; avoid standing water
- Later : Water during dry periods; keep soil cool with organic mulch
Pruning
- When to prune? After flowering (May–June)
- How to prune? :
- Optional light pruning to balance the shape
- Remove faded flowers to encourage the next bloom cycle
Propagation
- Cuttings : Semi-ripe cuttings in summer
- Layering : Possible in spring
Garden uses
The Camellia 'Mary Williams' is perfect for:
- Ericaceous beds with azaleas, rhododendrons, pieris
- Evergreen flowering hedges
- Specimen planting to enhance a lawn or shaded corner
- Container growing on a sheltered terrace or balcony
Disease protection
- Robust shrub in suitable conditions
- Watch for:
- Chlorosis (yellowing leaves) in calcareous soil
- Occasional scale insects or aphids
Growing tips
- Plant in acidic, fresh soil enriched with leaf compost
- Maintain permanent mulch to keep soil moist and stable
- Avoid exposure to cold, drying winds
- Add leaf compost in spring to support flowering
Camellia reticulata 'Mary Williams', with its refined winter flowering, its glossy foliage and its easy care, is a jewel for creating elegant, colourful scenes in winter and early spring.
Features
- Common name : Camellia Mary Williams
- Family : Theaceae
- Category : shrub
- Spread : 1 - 1,50 m
- Foliage : evergreen
- Color of flowers : red
- Use : isolated - shrubbery - hedge
- Soil : acid
- Habit : upright
- Earth to use : heath earth/compost/peat
- Enemies : aphid - cochineal
- Possible diseases : resistant to diseases
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