Camellia japonica Margaret Davis
Camellia japonica Margaret Davis
Camellia japonica Margaret Davis
Camellia japonica Margaret Davis
Camellia japonica Margaret Davis
Camellia japonica Margaret Davis
Camellia japonica Margaret Davis
Camellia japonica Margaret Davis
Japanese Camellia, Rose of winter
Magnificent, superb, and in excellent health. It even produced a flower. Right now, it's preparing for its next flowering, which looks even more abundant. I believe the chosen spot and the soil suit it perfectly.
Jacques, 08/09/2025
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Description
Camellia japonica 'Margaret Davis' is a variety highly sought-after for its large peony-like flowers, double, of opalescent white with delicately variegated pink edges. They appear from February to March on a bush of erect habit dressed in tough, glossy, dark green foliage, forming a permanent decoration in the garden. This camellia is an evergreen, compact bush of small size that can be planted on its own, in a flowerbed or container, in a rather shaded site and in soil that remains moist, with an acidic tendency.
The 'Margaret Davis' Camellia, an Australian creation from 1958, belongs to the tea family, just like its ancestor the Camellia japonica. It is a fairly branched bush with an upright habit, which reaches about 1.50 m (5 ft) in height with a 1 m (3 ft) spread. From February to April it produces floral buds that open into large, perfectly formed flowers composed of 40 firm, wide and rounded petals in a shell-like shape, regularly overlapping, arranged in 9 to 10 rows. The petals located in the centre of the corolla gradually reduce in size. The evergreen foliage is composed of large elliptical leaves, 8-9 cm (3.5 in) in length and 4.5 cm (1.8 in) in width, tough, finely toothed on the edges, dark green and slightly glossy on the upper side. While this bush is hardy down to -15°C in open ground, its floral buds can be destroyed by snow, icy winds and temperatures below -5°C (23 °F).
The 'Margaret Davis' Japanese Camellia prefers rather mild and humid climates and thrives in coastal regions, in acidic, humus-rich and well-drained soil. It will tolerate non-scorching sun in favourable (e.g. coastal) climates but it is in partial shade or even shade, protected from intense sun and sheltered from strong winds, that it will perform best. You can plant it e.g. in a shrub bed alongside other acid-loving plants such as Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Cornus Kousa or Kalmia Latifolia. The bicoloured flowers and elegantly glossy foliage of 'Margaret Davis' would benefit from being planted near the entrance of the house, or in a beautiful pot on the terrace, to be stored away in winter in very cold climates.
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Foliage
Botanical data
Camellia
japonica
Margaret Davis
Theaceae
Japanese Camellia, Rose of winter
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Camellia japonica 'Margaret Davis' accepts full (but not schorching) sunlight in favourable climates, but it performs best in partial shade or shade, protected from intense sunlight and in a position sheltered from strong winds. Plant in a fresh, humus-rich, acidic, and well-drained soil. The bush should not be planted too deeply; the top of the root ball should be covered with 3 cm (1.2 in) of soil. In winter cover it with a 5 to 7 cm (2 to 3 in) thick mulch composed of leaf compost and shredded bark. Beware of late frosts that can damage the flowers and buds. During dry periods water the bush to prevent the dropping of flower buds. It is recommended to plant camellias in autumn to promote good root development and better flowering from the first year. Possible diseases include chlorosis caused by excessive limestone, brown spots caused by burns on south-facing leaves, sooty mould, scale insects, and weevils.
Camellias tolerate pot cultivation well, their root system forms a dense but not extensive network of root hairs. Annual repotting in a slightly larger pot is sufficient. Regularly feed your potted camellia and water it, preferably with non-calcereous water. If the water in your region is limestone-rich, add a teaspoon of sequestered iron to the plant water every 3 months, from spring to autumn.
Pruning is not necessary but if required should be done sparingly just after flowering, before the emergence of new spring shoots. Most camellia hybrids do not recover from hard pruning.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.