Camellia × williamsii 'Anticipation'
camellia
- Position: partial shade (but not east-facing)
- Soil: moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil (or ericaceous compost for container-grown specimens)
- Rate of growth: fast-growing
- Flowering period: February to March
- Hardiness: fully hardy
An extremely hardy camellia that produces large, ruffled, peony-form, crimson flowers in late winter and early spring. This handsome, evergreen shrub has glossy, bright green leaves, and is one of the most popular and easy-to-grow forms of camellia. Narrowly upright in habit, it's ideal for use in a large patio container or for creating an informal flowering screen. - Garden care: To prevent damage to the emerging buds and flowers protect from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. Water established plants in dry weather to prevent bud drop. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in mid-spring and again in June. Top-dress annually with shredded bark or well-rotted leaf mould. After flowering lightly trim or prune any branches that spoil the appearance of the plant.
Goes well with...
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RocketGro ericaceous compost
40 litres
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Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata'
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Lonicera × purpusii 'Winter Beauty'
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Helleborus × hybridus 'Harvington Shades of the Night'
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Clematis cirrhosa var. balearica
fern-leaved clematis (group 1)
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Specialist ericaceous liquid feed
1 litre
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Bulb/peony support - pewter
Ø62 × H39cm
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Fluted plant support - bronze
small