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
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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