Camellia japonica Ville du Havre
Camellia japonica Ville du Havre
Camellia japonica Ville du Havre
Camellia japonica Ville du Havre
Camellia japonica 'Ville du Havre'
Japanese Camellia, Rose of winter
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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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Botanical data
Camellia
japonica
'Ville du Havre'
Theaceae
Japanese Camellia, Rose of winter
Cultivar or hybrid
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.
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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).
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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.