Light Pink Shi Shi™ Camellia

Camellia sasanqua Light Pink Shi Shi™

A new light pink Shi Shi Gashira bloom with the same low, spreading habit and deep green glossy foliage. The semi-double blooms with yellow centers arrive in October and bloom into December. Makes a great cut flower.

This plant is suitable for your USDA Zone 8b

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Light Needs

Full Sun to Part Shade

USDA Zones

USDA Zones 7a - 9b

mature dimensions

4–5′ high x 4–5′ wide

This plant is suitable for your USDA Zone 8b

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More About Light Pink Shi Shi™ Camellia

Bloom/Feature

Light pink semi-double blooms contrasts nicely with traditional hot pink of Shi Shi Gashira

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Evergreen

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to 0°F to 10°F

Key Features

Cut Flowers, Disease / Pest Resistance, Fall Blooming, Heat Tolerance, Longer Blooming, Returns Year After Year, Tolerates Clay Soil

Flowering Season

Fall to Winter

Uses

Accent, Border, Container, Hedge, Low Hedge, Mass Planting

Water Needs

Medium

Fertilize

Yearly in early spring

Pruning

Shape in early spring before first flush

Planting Instructions

• Water before planting

• Plant in full sun to part shade

• Dig hole 2X the width of pot

• Plant 1-2″ above ground soil level, backfill hole with soil

• Water deeply to settle, then add more soil if needed

• Mulch 1-2″ deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem