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Camellia japonica Ville du Havre

Camellia japonica 'Ville du Havre'
Japanese Camellia, Rose of winter

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The single flowers of this Camellia are bright pink, enhanced by a beautiful centre of yellow stamens. They bloom from February to April on an evergreen, glossy, dark green foliage. It is a medium-sized, bushy shrub that can exceed 2 m in height in open ground. It thrives in acidic, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, in partial shade. Hardiness: −12 to −15 °C.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
1.30 m
Spread at maturity
1.10 m
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Camellia japonica 'Ville du Havre' is a Japanese camellia selected in France that offers single, bright pink corollas with a golden heart, reminiscent of large dog roses. They are highlighted by dense and highly ornamental evergreen foliage. With a compact and regular habit, it can be used at the edge of woodland, in acid soil beds, or in a large pot on a sheltered terrace. Its bright flowering begins in late winter and lingers until early spring.

Belonging to the Tea family (Theaceae), this is a cultivar of the Camellia japonica species, native to the humid forests of China, Japan, and Korea, where it grows in partial shade on acidic soils. 'Ville du Havre' was developed by the Stervinou Nurseries (Brittany) and officially named on 6 October 2017 at the Château d'Orcher to mark the 500th anniversary of Le Havre; specialised sources mention an earlier selection (2011) before its naming.
The bush has an upright and dense habit. In the ground, it typically reaches 2 m to 2.10 m in height and 1.50 m in width at maturity; 1.20 m to 1.40 m in height and 1 m to 1.20 m in width around 10 years. The evergreen, leathery, ovate, finely toothed leaves are a glossy dark green. The single, medium to large (9 to 12 cm in diameter), well-opened flowers are borne singly at the tips of shoots. They bloom from February to April, depending on the climate. Their cluster of golden stamens is surrounded by about ten crinkled, bright pink petals. The hardiness of this camellia is estimated between −12 and −15 °C.

Plant Camellia 'Ville du Havre' in acidic, humus-bearing soil that remains moist but not waterlogged, in bright partial shade. It will thrive at the edge of a grove or not far from an east or north-east facing wall, under the light shade of a Japanese maple. In a container, use a deep pot filled with quality ericaceous soil. It pairs well with acid-loving spring-flowering bushes: for example, Japanese azalea 'Amoena', Skimmia japonica 'Rubella', Kalmia latifolia 'Elf' and, as a backdrop, a Magnolia 'Star Wars'.

This camellia bears the name of the city of Le Havre, a major Norman port, and commemorates its half-millennium; it thus follows the tradition of horticultural namings linked to local history and the diffusion of camellias in Europe since the 18th century.

 

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Camellia japonica Ville du Havre (Flowering) Flowering

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.30 m
Spread at maturity 1.10 m
Habit upright
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time February to April
Flower size 10 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour dark green
Product reference • 250501

Planting and care

Camellia 'Ville du Havre' can be placed in a fairly shaded spot, sheltered from cold and drying winds. You can grow it a little more in the sun in less bright climates, but the root must remain cool. Plant it in moist, humus-bearing, acidic, well-drained soil. Do not plant the shrub too deeply; the top of the root ball should be covered by 3 cm. In winter, cover it with a 5 to 7 cm thick mulch formed of leaf compost and crushed bark. Beware of late frosts, which can damage the flowers and buds. During dry periods, water the bush with non-calcareous water to prevent the flower buds from dropping.

Planting period

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border, Back of border, Free-standing, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Pruning is not essential; if required, prune sparingly just after flowering, before the emergence of new spring shoots.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time April
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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