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Marge Miller Camellia

Camellia sasanqua 'Marge Miller'

Pronunciation: kuh-MEE-lee-uh suh-SAN-kwuh
SKU #01500
7-10

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LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Reaches 1 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide; to 4 ft. tall when staked into upright form.

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Description This Australian introduction is the first prostrate camellia in the world, a natural for groundcover, or spilling over walls and out of hanging baskets, and often trained trained into cascading upright forms. Full, soft pink early season blooms are backed by glossy deep green foliage. Evergreen.
Bloom Time Fall through winter
Deciduous/Evergreen Evergreen
Special Features Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs
Growth Rate Moderate
Growth Habit Spreading
Flower Attributes Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Landscape Use Border, Container, Espalier, Ground Cover
Flower Color Pink
Foliage Color Dark Green
Care Instructions Provide well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates dry spells. Prune to shape and apply an acid fertilizer after flowering.
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DescriptionThis Australian introduction is the first prostrate camellia in the world, a natural for groundcover, or spilling over walls and out of hanging baskets, and often trained trained into cascading upright forms. Full, soft pink early season blooms are backed by glossy deep green foliage. Evergreen.
Bloom TimeFall through winter
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitSpreading
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Espalier, Ground Cover
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorDark Green
Care
Care InstructionsProvide well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates dry spells. Prune to shape and apply an acid fertilizer after flowering.

Frequently asked questions

Does Marge Miller Camellia produce flowers?
Fall through winter
Is Marge Miller Camellia evergreen or deciduous?
Marge Miller Camellia is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Marge Miller Camellia?
Marge Miller Camellia is Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs.
How fast does Marge Miller Camellia grow?
Marge Miller Camellia has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Marge Miller Camellia?
Marge Miller Camellia grows in an Spreading habit.
Where can I use Marge Miller Camellia in my landscape?
Marge Miller Camellia is suitable for: Border, Container, Espalier, Ground Cover.
What color are Marge Miller Camellia flowers?
Marge Miller Camellia produces Pink flowers.
What color is the foliage of Marge Miller Camellia?
Marge Miller Camellia has Dark Green foliage.
How do I care for Marge Miller Camellia?
Provide well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates dry spells. Prune to shape and apply an acid fertilizer after flowering.

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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.