Camellia japonica 'Broadwater' /Broadwater Camellia

Camellia japonica 'Broadwater'   / Camellia japonica 'Broadwater'
A mid season bloomer, this is a virus introduced color break
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A mid season bloomer, this is a virus introduced color break

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Scientific Name: Camellia japonica 'Broadwater'
Common Name: Broadwater Camellia
Plant Type: Evergreen
Leaf Type: Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone: 7, 8, 9 Determine Your Zone
Height: 8-10 feet
Spread: 5 - 10 feet
Bloom time: Spring
Flower color: White, Pink
Light Exposure: Part Sun, Filtered Shade
Drainage: Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth: Slow
Water Requirement: Medium
Maintenance Level: Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments: Has a beautiful, variegated flower on a slow growing plant. Color breaking of the flower is in most cases caused by a virus infection of the plant. It, and may other varieties, can not stand prolonged drought or wet feet. Camellia foliage is often infested with scale insects, especially plants that are growing under stress.