Northern Lights Camellia
Camellia sasanqua 'Northern Lights'
SKU
00387
Charming, white, single flowers with pink-tinged edges explode mid-season, each brightened with a center cluster of luminous golden stamens. Lustrous, dark green foliage on a vigorous, upright, form works well as a natural hedge, screen or border planting. Evergreen.
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Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | kuh-MEE-lee-uh suh-SAN-kwuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderately growing; reaches 10 to 12 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Astilbe (Astilbe); Cypress (Cupressus); Magnolia (Magnolia) |
Provide well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Follow a regular schedule of deep waterings during first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Reduce watering frequency, once established. Prune lightly to shape and apply an acid fertilizer after flowering.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-10
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