Autumn Moon Camellia
Camellia sasanqua 'Marie Kirk'
SKU
31691
An elegant new fall blooming camellia with an abundance of formal white blooms. The heart-shaped petals falling to ground can resemble freshly fallen snow. Shiny dark green leaves have finely toothed edges. A vigorous grower with a compact upright habit, ideal for foundation, hedge or container plantings. Evergreen.
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Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.
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- 101 Market
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| Botanical Pronunciation | kuh-MEE-lee-uh suh-SAN-kwuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Grows 8 to 10 ft. tall, 3 to 5 ft. wide in 10 years; slowly larger with age. |
| Bloom Time | Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Azalea & Camellia Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
Provide organically rich, well-drained, acidic soil. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Prune lightly to shape and feed with an acid fertilizer after flowering.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7 - 9
Your climate may be too cold for this plant