Sasanqua Camellia is a dense evergreen shrub with an upright habit with glossy evergreen leaves that stay deep green year-round. The flowers may be single or semi-double and bloom from fall into winter which attracts butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well-drained soil. This selection has pink flowers
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Height: |
6’ - 10’ |
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Spread: |
6’ - 10’ |
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Spacing: |
8’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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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: Hosta, Magnolia, Aster
IMAGES: KENPEI, Camellia sasanqua1, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) अन्तकरण, Saiho-ji Konda,Sasayama 3550, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
