William Lanier Hunt Camellia

Camellia sasanqua 'William Lanier Hunt'

Pronunciation: kuh-MEE-lee-uh suh-SAN-kwuh
SKU #00384
7-11

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A profusion of very showy, small- to medium-sized, deep rose-red, loose peony-like blooms in mid-fall. A vigorous growth habit with a rounded, upright form, and new burgundy foliage that ages to a lush, glossy green. This versatile shrub works well as a natural hedge, screen, border planting, or specimen plant. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Slowly reaches 10 to 20 ft. tall, 5 to 12 ft. wide.

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Bloom TimeFall
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs
Growth RateSlow
Landscape UseBorder, Espalier, Hedge
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsWinter Daphne (Daphne); Forsythia (Forsythia); Fern (Woodwardia); Azalea (Azalea); Lily of the Valley (Pieris)
Care InstructionsProvide organically rich, well-drained, acidic soil. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Tolerates more sun in cool summer regions. Water deeply, regularly during 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.
LoreSometimes 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.
Details
Bloom TimeFall
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs
Growth RateSlow
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Espalier, Hedge
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsWinter Daphne (Daphne); Forsythia (Forsythia); Fern (Woodwardia); Azalea (Azalea); Lily of the Valley (Pieris)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide organically rich, well-drained, acidic soil. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Tolerates more sun in cool summer regions. Water deeply, regularly during 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
LoreSometimes 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.

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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.