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Northern Lights Camellia
Camellia sasanqua 'Northern Lights'
Pronunciation: kuh-MEE-lee-uh suh-SAN-kwuh
SKU #00387
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderately growing; reaches 10 to 12 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide.
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| 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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| 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 | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Astilbe (Astilbe); Cypress (Cupressus); Magnolia (Magnolia) |
| Care Instructions | 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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| 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Astilbe (Astilbe); Cypress (Cupressus); Magnolia (Magnolia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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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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.
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.