EosCamellia is a fast-growing evergreenshrubwith an upright spreading habitandnarrowglossy leaves that stay deep green year-round.Theloosefragrant whiteflowers with wavy petals and pink edging bloom from fall into winterwhichattracts butterflies. Best blooms occur inpartial sunand acidic, well-drained soil.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Height: |
6-10 |
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Spread: |
6 – 8 |
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Spacing: |
7 |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 – 10 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun,Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
Fall,Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS:Medium maintenance. Too much water retention can increase susceptibility to fungal diseases, including root rot, black mold, blight, canker, anthracnose, and leaf spots. Watch for aphids and spider mites. Yellowing leaves indicate acidity too low.Fertilize monthly in spring and summer. If desired, remove all but one bud from each cluster to increase the size of the flower. Prune immediately after flowering.
LANDSCAPE USES:Accents or Group Plantings,Borders,Woodland Gardens,Wildlife Gardens,Naturalized Areas,Screening,Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS:Aster,Forsythia,Phlox
IMAGES:Photo byAnn-Sophie Qvarnstrm, White Camellia, (2) Photo byLeimenide,White camellia in Sir Harold Hillier Gardens 4, (3) Photos byWendy Cutler, (1)20130109_FalseCreekSutcliffePark_CamelliaSasanqua_Cutler_P1380975, (2)20130109_FalseCreekSutcliffePark_CamelliaSasanqua_Cutler_P1380973
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
