White Doves Camellia
Camellia sasanqua 'White Doves' ('Mine-No-Yuki')
SKU
02221
Sparkling white, semi-double blooms cover glossy dark green foliage during the cool season. Upright, somewhat willowy branches form a handsome rounded shrub with age. Excellent for use as an accent, evergreen hedge, or espalier. A mid-season bloomer.
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Filtered sun
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.
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Botanical Pronunciation | kuh-MEE-lee-uh suh-SAN-kwuh |
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Lore | 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. 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. |
Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 6 to 9 ft. tall and wide. |
Bloom Time | Fall through Winter |
Design Ideas | This semi-double white Camellia makes a wonderful backdrop to a moonlight garden in backyard beds close to your outdoor living space. An excellent choice for a colorful low hedge, espalier, or even as a ground cover due to its supple branching habit. A great addition to an Asian inspired garden or in mass at the front fringe of a woodland setting. Perfect for hanging baskets or pots. |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage |
Growth Habit | Spreading |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden |
Light Needs | Filtered sun |
Soil Needs | Azalea & Camellia Food |
Special Feature | Tolerates Acidic Soil, Waterwise, Compact Form |
Water Needs | Moderate |
Watering Needs | Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
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. Feed with an acid fertilizer after flowering.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-10

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