Rosea Camellia is a compact evergreen shrub with an upright habit and glossy leaves that stay dark green year-round. The small lightly scented pink flowers with yellow stamen bloom from early fall into winter which attracts butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well-drained soil. Rosea is best trained as an espalier, as it can by 'floppy' if self-standing.
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Height: |
5' - 8’ |
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Spread: |
5’ - 8’ |
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Spacing: |
6’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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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: Japanese Aralia, Magnolia, Lungwort
IMAGES: Lazaregagnidze, Camellia sasnqua Sasquana Camellia კამელია სასანქვა, CC BY-SA 3.0. (2) अन्तकरण, Saiho-ji Konda,Sasayama 3540, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
