Autumn Moon Camellia
Camellia sasanqua 'Marie Kirk'
Pronunciation: kuh-MEE-lee-uh suh-SAN-kwuh
SKU #31691
| Description | An elegant new fall blooming camellia with an abundance of formal white blooms. The heart-shaped petals falling to the 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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| Light | Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Watering | Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Fall |
| Mature Size | Grows 8 to 10 ft. tall, 3 to 5 ft. wide in 10 years; slowly larger with age. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
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| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum); Lily of the Valley Shrub (Pieris); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Magnolia (Magnolia); Cedar (Cedrus) |
| Care | 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
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.