Camellia x williamsii
'Anticipation'
Anticipation Camellia
| Family |
| Theaceae |
| Genus |
| Camellia |
| Species |
| x williamsii |
| Cultivar |
| 'Anticipation' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7 - 9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 8 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -15 to -10 |
| Height |
| 2.4 - 4.5 m |
| Spread |
| 1.2 - 3.6 m |
| Landscape |
| Borders, beds, courtyard gardens, patios and containers. |
| Cultivation |
| Position in a site sheltered from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. |
| Shape |
| Upright. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| May be prone to aphids, scale insects and vine weevil. |
| 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. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Caerhays Castle, Gorran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Burncoose Nursery and Gardens, Gwennap, Redruth, Cornwall, England. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings. |