Camellia Anticipation

Price range: £33.50 through £52.50

Details:

A camellia with a large peony-shape, with deep pink flowers. Quite beautiful surrounded by glossy bright green leaves. Easy to grow with a upright habit, making it a good choice for a pot or small space.

AttractsBees
Blossom ColourPink
Flowering PeriodApr, Feb, Mar
Habit (Shape)Bushy
HardinessHardy (Cold winter)
Height (when grown)1-2m
Leaf ColourGreen
LightingPartial Sun, Shade
PositionSheltered
Soil TypeAcidic, Neutral, Well-drained
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Description

A camellia with a large peony-shape, with deep pink flowers. Quite beautiful surrounded by glossy bright green leaves. Easy to grow with a upright habit, making it a good choice for a pot or small space.

Anticipation flowers in late winter/early spring bringing great pleasure during the dreary months. Evergreen, they thrive in partial shade with some protection to protect the buds from frosty days. Low maintenance, Camellias dislike lime soil and grow best in neutral or acid soil.

 

Cultivation: Low maintenance, good in pots and small spaces

Soil: Neutral to Acid soil (dislike lime soil) Moist well drained humas rich.

Position: Partial shade, protection from cold wind. Avoid South & East facing position

Foliage: Shiny green evergreen leaves

Flowering: Large double deep pink peony flowers, Feb-April

Habit: Upright

Hardiness: Fully hardy

Growth: Average

Benefits to Wildlife: Minimal

Height & Spread in Maturity:  1.5m x 1m