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CAMELLIA 'Terrell Weaver'

Image of Camellia 'Terrell Weaver'

John Rickard

Family

Theaceae

Botanical Name

CAMELLIA 'Terrell Weaver'

Plant Common Name

Hybrid Camellia, Terrell Weaver Camellia

General Description

The camellia ‘Terrell Weaver’ produces vivid red, peony-like blooms in late winter. This hybrid of Camellia reticulata ‘Crimson Robe’ and C. japonica 'Ville de Nantes' was raised by W.F. Homeyer, Jr., Macon, Georgia. A vigorous grower, it forms a medium to large, spreading to upright shrub with leathery, dark-green leaves. Double to semi-double blooms with wavy, thick-textured, flame-red petals appear in midwinter and continue until late winter or early spring. The stamens are white with yellow anthers.

Camellias are broadleaf evergreens from warm temperate regions of eastern Asia. They are prized for their abundant showy flowers, their handsome leathery foliage, and their longevity. Like most camellias, ‘Terrell Weaver' prospers in partial shade and acidic to neutral, humus-rich soil. Shelter it from strong winter sun and winds, and mulch it to keep the roots cool and moist. Prune (if necessary) in early spring, before next year's flower buds form.

Use ‘Terrell Weaver' to highlight a Japanese garden, mixed border, or foundation planting. It also makes an excellent bonsai or greenhouse plant.

Characteristics

  • AHS Heat Zone

    9 - 1

  • USDA Hardiness Zone

    8 - 10

  • Sunset Zone

    4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

  • Plant Type

    Broadleaf Evergreen

  • Sun Exposure

    Partial Sun, Partial Shade

  • Height

    6'-10' / 1.8m - 3.0m

  • Width

    6'-10' / 1.8m - 3.0m

  • Bloom Time

    Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter

  • Native To

    Hybrid Origin

Growing Conditions

  • Soil pH

    Acidic, Neutral

  • Soil Drainage

    Well Drained

  • Soil type

    Loam

  • Growth Rate

    Medium

  • Water Requirements

    Average Water

  • Habit

    Oval/Rounded

  • Seasonal Interest

    Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Ornamental Features

  • Flower Interest

    Showy

  • Flower Color

    Red

  • Foliage Color (Spring)

    Dark Green

  • Foliage Color (Summer)

    Dark Green

  • Foliage Color (Fall)

    Dark Green

  • Foliage Color (Winter)

    Dark Green

  • Bark Color

    Brown, Gray

  • Fragrant Flowers

    No

  • Fragrant Fruit

    No

  • Fragrant Foliage

    No

  • Bark or Stem Fragrant

    No

  • Flower Petal Number

    Double, Semi-Double

  • Repeat Bloomer

    No

  • Showy Fruit

    No

  • Edible Fruit

    No

  • Showy Foliage

    No

  • Foliage Texture

    Medium

  • Foliage Sheen

    Glossy

  • Evergreen

    Yes

  • Showy Bark

    No

Special Characteristics

  • Bark Texture

    Smooth

  • Usage

    Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

  • Sharp or Has Thorns

    No

  • Invasive

    No

  • Self-Sowing

    No