Marge Miller Camellia
Camellia sasanqua 'Marge Miller'
Pronunciation: kuh-MEE-lee-uh suh-SAN-kwuh
SKU #01500
| 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. |
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| Light | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Watering | Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Fall through winter |
| Mature Size | Reaches 1 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide; to 4 ft. tall when staked into upright form. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| 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 |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Care | 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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-10
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 8
Good to grow!
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Port Townsend Garden Center 406 Benedict
Port Townsend, Washington 98368 -
Whitney Garden & Nursery 306264 Hwy.101
Brinnon, Washington 98320 -
Brownes Home Center 860 Mullis Road
Friday Harbor, Washington 98250
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