Camellia x williamsii 'Anticipation' (Anticipation Camellia)


Botanical Information

FamilyTheaceae
GenusCamellia
Speciesx williamsii
Cultivar'Anticipation'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7b-8a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone8-9
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-15 to -10
Temperature (°F)10-30
Height2.5-4 m
Spread1.5-2.5 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

PropagationPropagated by semi hardwood cuttings.
CultivationGrows in woodlands and acidic soils.
PestsSusceptible to aphids, scale insects and vine weevil.
Notable SpecimensBurncoose Nursery and Garden, Redruth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.

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