October Magic White Shi-Shi Camellia
Camellia sasanqua 'Green 02-004' (PP #27,553)View more from Camellias
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The October Magic White Shi-Shi Camellia brings flowers to your garden from October to January, and what flowers they are. Perfectly symmetrical, with almost 50 petals in every bloom, and pure, pure white, the large blooms come in succession, each one lasting a week before neatly falling off, leaving your plant always looking perfect. The evergreen bush grows just 4 feet tall and across, with a dense, bushy habit that carries many flower buds. From zone 7 it can be grown outdoors, and in colder zones grown in containers and kept in a bright, cool place for the winter months, where you can enjoy the perfect blooms, protected from the weather.
Grow the October Magic White Shi-Shi Camellia in partial shade, or the light full shade found on the north side of a wall. It will grow in the dappled shade from overhead trees, and it enjoys some morning direct sun too. It should be grown in acid soil, with a pH between 5.0 and 6.5, that is rich, moist, andwell-drained. If you have alkaline soil, simply plant in a pot or planter box, using soil for acid-loving plants, and fertilize with camellia fertilizer. This plant is resistant to the major camellia diseases, and it is easy to grow. No pruning is required.
Botanical Name:
Camellia sasanqua 'Green 02-004' (PP #27,553)
Mature Width:
3-4 ft
Mature Height:
3-4 ft
Grows Well In:
Zones 7-9
Sun Needs:
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water Needs:
Moderate
Growth Rate:
Medium
Flower Color:
White
Flowering Season:
Winter