Camellia × williamsii 'Citation' Evergreen Tolerant of clay but dislikes

Tolerant of clay but dislikes alkaline or chalky soils

large heart-shaped leaves as the species but with added interest of colourful orange-red winter twigs

'Hauszwetsche' is self-fertile meaning it doesn't need a pollinating partner

This Swedish selection bears deep pink flowers en masse in spring which are beautifully accompanied by the emerging red leaves

Clusterns of fragrant white flowers with fringe-like petals bloom in May-June followed by blueish-black berries enjoyed by birds

Camellia × williamsii 'Citation' Evergreen Tolerant of clay but dislikes'Citation' is a cultivar of a hybrid cross between C. saluenensis and C. japonica, originally bred in Cornwall by John Charles Williams. Upright to spreading habit with glossy, dark green, evergreen leaves. Flowers are very beautiful, unfolding semi double, pale pink in spring. Requires shelter, dappled sunlight and moist, acidic, humous rich soil. RHS hardiness rating: H5