Camellia sasanqua 'Shishigashira'

Camellia 'Shishigashira', 'Shishigashira' Camellia, Camellia 'Lion's Head', CAMELLIA 'Beni-Kantsubaki', Camellia 'Shishi-sazanka', Camellia 'Shizitou', Fall Blooming Camellias, Winter Blooming Camellias, Early Season Camellias

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.

Plant Type Shrubs
Hardiness Zone 7-10
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Early Spring, Fall, Winter
Height3' - 6' (ft)
Spread6' - 8' (ft)
Spacing 96" (in)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Evergreen, Showy
Tolerance Deer
Attracts Pollinators
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders, Walls and Fences
Camellia sasanqua 'Shishigashira' | Camellia 'Shishigashira', 'Shishigashira' Camellia, Camellia 'Lion's Head', CAMELLIA 'Beni-Kantsubaki', Camellia 'Shishi-sazanka', Camellia 'Shizitou', Fall Blooming Camellias, Winter Blooming Camellias, Early Season Camellias || 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.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Spring, Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained, Evergreen, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Attracts Pollinators, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders, Walls and Fences
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