Sakiyo Camellia is a compact evergreen shrub with an upright mounding habit and glossy deep green foliage. The ruffled semi-double flowers are fuchsia purple to red with prominent yellow stamen that bloom through fall into winter which attracts butterflies. Best blooms occur with part sun and acidic, well-drained soil.
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Height: |
5’ - 6’ |
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Spread: |
5’ - 6’ |
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Spacing: |
5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 10 |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium maintenance. Too much water retention can increase susceptibility to fungal diseases, including root rot, black mold, blight, canker, anthracnose, and leaf spots. Watch for aphids and spider mites. Yellowing leaves indicate acidity too low. Fertilize monthly in spring and summer. If desired, remove all but one bud from each cluster to increase the size of the flower. Prune immediately after flowering.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Screening, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Japanese Maple, Japanese Aralia, Coral Bells
IMAGE: Toshiyuki IMAI, Sasanqua
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
