Apple Blossom Camellia

Camellia sasanqua 'Apple Blossom'

Pronunciation: kuh-MEE-lee-uh suh-SAN-kwuh
SKU #02102
7-10

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A versatile camellia displaying profuse pink-edged white blooms with yellow stamens in fall through winter. Dense, glossy dark green foliage makes a perfect hedge, screen or espalier specimen. A prized plant for milder regions. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing 10 ft. tall and wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-10

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Bloom TimeFall through winter
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesWaterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitUpright
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Espalier, Privacy Screen
Design IdeasThis soft pink camellia deserves a place in high profile foundation plantings or as a backdrop to outdoor living spaces in the backyard. A must for Asian or woodland garden settings under large, old shade trees with filtered canopies. Dress up a wall or garage as a shrub or train the dense, spreading habit of this Camellia as an espalier for a formal look.
Flower ColorMulticolored
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsApple Blossom's versatility in shade and partial sun, as well as wet and dry conditions, make this a plant that pairs well with a variety of garden shrubs and perennials. Combine with the big, bold foliage and blooms of Hosta, Coral Bells, Hydrangea and Rhododendron. For an Asian theme, design with mixed Azaleas, Heavenly Bamboo, Dogwood, Japanese Maples, Lily of the Valley, Iris and Gardenia.
Care InstructionsProvide 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. Prune lightly to shape and feed with an acid fertilizer after flowering.
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Bloom TimeFall through winter
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesWaterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitUpright
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Espalier, Privacy Screen
Design IdeasThis soft pink camellia deserves a place in high profile foundation plantings or as a backdrop to outdoor living spaces in the backyard. A must for Asian or woodland garden settings under large, old shade trees with filtered canopies. Dress up a wall or garage as a shrub or train the dense, spreading habit of this Camellia as an espalier for a formal look.
Flower ColorMulticolored
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsApple Blossom's versatility in shade and partial sun, as well as wet and dry conditions, make this a plant that pairs well with a variety of garden shrubs and perennials. Combine with the big, bold foliage and blooms of Hosta, Coral Bells, Hydrangea and Rhododendron. For an Asian theme, design with mixed Azaleas, Heavenly Bamboo, Dogwood, Japanese Maples, Lily of the Valley, Iris and Gardenia.
Care
Care InstructionsProvide 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. Prune lightly to shape and feed with an acid fertilizer after flowering.

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