aphperspective Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Nearest I can get is Camellia Japonica. Can any body help with the variety. Thanks in advance. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Hi there, this is about as close as I can get Camellia × williamsii 'Saint Ewe' A large rounded camellia with large pink flowers. If not it might give you something to go on. Janet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aphperspective Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) Thanks Janet there are hundreds of similar looking varieties to me. Its a good start, looking at yours there are 2 overlapping petals counting out from the centre my image has three. Thanks again. Andy. Edited February 12, 2019 by aphperspective Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Richmond Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Not 'St Ewe'. That's a single flowered variety (currently in full flower in my garden). x williamsii for sure, the veining on the petals often shows up in this cross and may be inherited from the Camellia saluenensis parent. I'd say it was 'Donation' - just coming into full flower in my garden or, possibly, 'Inspiration' - but that's not as common outside specialist collections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aphperspective Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Thanks John its in full flower now and very common over here in Ireland, where thankfully the frost holds off most winters. Your plant expertise is always gratefully welcome. I had one in my garden in Nottingham and never saw it flower fully without frost damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Richmond Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Glad I could help. Camellias are one of my personal favourites. I grow a few myself, we grow a good many at The Garden House, and the National collection is just over the Tamar at Mt Edgcumbe. They thrive down here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aphperspective Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 I know it well having spent a lot of time in Lympstone and Plymouth. Apparently a guy down there is growing tea which is related to camellia I believe, know idea what it tastes like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Richmond Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Yes, Camellia sinensis provides the young shoots that the Tregothnan estate near Falmouth uses to make authentic English tea. I've not tasted it - I don't drink much tea - but it's apparently very good (and expensive). C.sinensis would do well over in Ireland - it's a wonder nobody has tried it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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