Camellia x williamsii 'Anticipation' (Anticipation Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | x williamsii |
| Cultivar | 'Anticipation' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 to -10 |
| Height | 2.4 - 4.5 m |
| Spread | 1.2 - 3.6 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | January, February, March, April, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright. |
| Landscape | Borders, beds, courtyard gardens, patios and containers. |
| Propagation | Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Position in a site sheltered from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. |
| Pests | May be prone to aphids, scale insects and vine weevil. |
| Notable Specimens | Caerhays Castle, Gorran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Burncoose Nursery and Gardens, Gwennap, Redruth, Cornwall, England. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Ovate, glossy, leathery green leaves. |
| Flower Description | Peony flower form. Double, deep rose-pink flowers up to 12 cm in size. |
Photographs
Camellia x williamsii ‘Anticipation’, form. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia x williamsii 'Anticipation', leaf. Burncoose Nursery and Gardens, Gwennap, Redruth, Cornwall, England.
Camellia x williamsii ‘Anticipation’, flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia x williamsii ‘Anticipation’, flower bud. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia x williamsii ‘Anticipation’, form. Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia x williamsii ‘Anticipation’, flower. Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia x williamsii ‘Anticipation’, leaf. Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia x williamsii 'Anticipation', flower. Burncoose Nursery and Gardens, Gwennap, Redruth, Cornwall, England.
Camellia x williamsii 'Anticipation', form. Burncoose Nursery and Gardens, Gwennap, Redruth, Cornwall, England.
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