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
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AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8 - 10
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Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
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Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial Shade
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Height
6'-10' / 1.8m - 3.0m
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Width
6'-10' / 1.8m - 3.0m
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Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
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Native To
Hybrid Origin
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
Red
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Dark Green
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Bark Color
Brown, Gray
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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Evergreen
Yes
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Showy Bark
No
Special Characteristics
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Bark Texture
Smooth
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Usage
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Self-Sowing
No