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Shishi Gashira Camellia
Camellia sasanqua 'Shishi Gashira'
Pronunciation: kuh-MEE-lee-uh suh-SAN-kwuh
SKU #02199
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide.
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| Description | A profusion of hot pink, semi-double blooms with golden yellow centers and glossy, dark green foliage. Flowers are perfect for cutting. Use as a colorful low hedge, espalier or high profile groundcover. An early to mid-season bloomer. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Fall through winter |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Hedge |
| Design Ideas | This low and wide spreader boasts hot pink flowers and is ideal for raised planters in city gardens. Allow its unique weeping form to create the background for a romantic garden setting, or use it as a front-of-the-border feature. Excellent up against the house to cover foundations and to tuck neatly beneath windows. For a colorful effect during the dull days of winter, mass several under very large tree canopies with filtered shade. Equally at home as a single specimen around water gardens and pools, where the pendulous branches may trail off boulders and falling petals may float upon the still water. |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Azalea (Azalea); Peony (Paeonia); Japanese Maple (Acer); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia) |
| Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, well-drained, acidic soil. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Prune lightly to shape and feed with an acid fertilizer after flowering. |
| History | Sometimes referred to as Christmas Camellias, the sasanqua varieties of Camellia are native to the evergreen, coastal forests of southern Japan. It was introduced by Dutch traders into Europe in 1869. Shishi Gashira originated in Ikeda City, Japan. The Japanese use the leaves of sasanqua to make tea, and the seeds are pressed into tea seed oil for use as a lubricant and in cooking and cosmetics. |
Details
| Description | A profusion of hot pink, semi-double blooms with golden yellow centers and glossy, dark green foliage. Flowers are perfect for cutting. Use as a colorful low hedge, espalier or high profile groundcover. An early to mid-season bloomer. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Fall through winter |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Hedge |
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| Design Ideas | This low and wide spreader boasts hot pink flowers and is ideal for raised planters in city gardens. Allow its unique weeping form to create the background for a romantic garden setting, or use it as a front-of-the-border feature. Excellent up against the house to cover foundations and to tuck neatly beneath windows. For a colorful effect during the dull days of winter, mass several under very large tree canopies with filtered shade. Equally at home as a single specimen around water gardens and pools, where the pendulous branches may trail off boulders and falling petals may float upon the still water. |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Azalea (Azalea); Peony (Paeonia); Japanese Maple (Acer); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, well-drained, acidic soil. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Prune lightly to shape and feed with an acid fertilizer after flowering. |
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History
| History | Sometimes referred to as Christmas Camellias, the sasanqua varieties of Camellia are native to the evergreen, coastal forests of southern Japan. It was introduced by Dutch traders into Europe in 1869. Shishi Gashira originated in Ikeda City, Japan. The Japanese use the leaves of sasanqua to make tea, and the seeds are pressed into tea seed oil for use as a lubricant and in cooking and cosmetics. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Shishi Gashira Camellia produce flowers?
Fall through winter
Is Shishi Gashira Camellia evergreen or deciduous?
Shishi Gashira Camellia is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Shishi Gashira Camellia?
Shishi Gashira Camellia is Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators.
How fast does Shishi Gashira Camellia grow?
Shishi Gashira Camellia has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Shishi Gashira Camellia?
Shishi Gashira Camellia grows in an Spreading habit.
Where can I use Shishi Gashira Camellia in my landscape?
Shishi Gashira Camellia is suitable for: Border, Container, Espalier, Hedge.
How can I use Shishi Gashira Camellia in my garden design?
This low and wide spreader boasts hot pink flowers and is ideal for raised planters in city gardens. Allow its unique weeping form to create the background for a romantic garden setting, or use it as a front-of-the-border feature. Excellent up against the house to cover foundations and to tuck neatly beneath windows. For a colorful effect during the dull days of winter, mass several under very large tree canopies with filtered shade. Equally at home as a single specimen around water gardens and pools, where the pendulous branches may trail off boulders and falling petals may float upon the still water.
What color are Shishi Gashira Camellia flowers?
Shishi Gashira Camellia produces Pink flowers.
What color is the foliage of Shishi Gashira Camellia?
Shishi Gashira Camellia has Dark Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Shishi Gashira Camellia?
Good companion plants for Shishi Gashira Camellia include: Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Azalea (Azalea); Peony (Paeonia); Japanese Maple (Acer); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia).
How do I care for Shishi Gashira Camellia?
Provide organically rich, well-drained, acidic soil. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Prune lightly to shape and feed with an acid fertilizer after flowering.
What is the history of Shishi Gashira Camellia?
Sometimes referred to as Christmas Camellias, the sasanqua varieties of Camellia are native to the evergreen, coastal forests of southern Japan. It was introduced by Dutch traders into Europe in 1869. Shishi Gashira originated in Ikeda City, Japan. The Japanese use the leaves of sasanqua to make tea, and the seeds are pressed into tea seed oil for use as a lubricant and in cooking and cosmetics.
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