Often the first of the fall blooming Sasanquas to flower, Cotton Candy Camellia produces a mesmerizing abundance of fully double, fluffy flowers with cotton candy pink petals. A standout in the garden! This highly desirable ornamental bush has a sturdy, upright growth habit with small dark evergreen leaves that make it useful as a hedge or a small evergreen tree form specimen.
Growth Habit: Upright growing shrub
Native Origin: Japan and China
Hardiness Zone: 7-10
Environmental Needs: Part Shade/Full shade/Filtered light
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance: It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth, but will die in standing water. It is particular about its soil conditions, with a strong preference for rich, acidic soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in both summer and winter to conserve soil moisture and protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates.
Often the first of the fall blooming Sasanquas to flower, Cotton Candy Camellia produces a mesmerizing abundance of fully double, fluffy flowers with cotton candy pink petals. A standout in the garden! This highly desirable ornamental bush has a sturdy, upright growth habit with small dark evergreen leaves that make it useful as a hedge or a small evergreen tree form specimen.
Growth Habit: Upright growing shrub
Native Origin: Japan and China
Hardiness Zone: 7-10
Environmental Needs: Part Shade/Full shade/Filtered light
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance: It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth, but will die in standing water. It is particular about its soil conditions, with a strong preference for rich, acidic soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in both summer and winter to conserve soil moisture and protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates.
