Northern Lights Camellia
Camellia sasanqua 'Northern Lights'
Pronunciation: kuh-MEE-lee-uh suh-SAN-kwuh
SKU #00387
| Description | 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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| Light | Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Watering | Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Fall |
| Mature Size | Moderately growing; reaches 10 to 12 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| 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 |
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| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Astilbe (Astilbe); Cypress (Cupressus); Magnolia (Magnolia) |
| Care | 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. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-10
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