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Autumn Spirit Camellia
Camellia x 'Autumn Spirit'
Pronunciation: kuh-MEE-lee-uh
SKU #31692
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 5 to 6 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | An exceptional early-blooming camellia with some of the most intensely colored flowers of any of the cold hardy fall bloomers. Many bright deep pink petals make up the small- to medium-sized peony-like flowers. Small, dark green, glossy leaves on a moderate to vigorous growing evergreen shrub. Ideal for foundation, hedge or container plantings. |
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| Bloom Time | Fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum); Cypress (Cupressus); Magnolia (Magnolia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Cedar (Cedrus) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
| History | This hardy hybrid camellia (C. oleifera X C. sasanqua F2 segregate) is a Camellia Forest Introduction, introduced in 1982. |
Details
| Description | An exceptional early-blooming camellia with some of the most intensely colored flowers of any of the cold hardy fall bloomers. Many bright deep pink petals make up the small- to medium-sized peony-like flowers. Small, dark green, glossy leaves on a moderate to vigorous growing evergreen shrub. Ideal for foundation, hedge or container plantings. |
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| Bloom Time | Fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum); Cypress (Cupressus); Magnolia (Magnolia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Cedar (Cedrus) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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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History
| History | This hardy hybrid camellia (C. oleifera X C. sasanqua F2 segregate) is a Camellia Forest Introduction, introduced in 1982. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
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.