| Camellia × williamsii | |
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Camellia × williamsii 'Mary Christian' in Real Jardín Botánico, Madrid, Spain. |
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| Species | Camellia × williamsii |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Cultivar group | × williamsii |
| Origin | Originally bred in Cornwall by J.C Williams.[1] |
Camellia × williamsii is a cultivar group of hybrid evergreen shrubs that are derived from a crossing of Camellia saluenensis with Camellia japonica[1]. It was originally bred in Cornwall by J.C Williams.
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More than 100 named cultivars have been bred.[1]
The shrub full or partial sunlight and can grow in a sheltered place. It requires semi-moist conditions. The requirement of soil can be fulfilled by clay, loam, sand humus-rich soil. Its height is 1–5 metres, and it spreads up to 2–5 metres. It is well suited to most gardens.