Camellia sasanqua 'Shishigashira'

sasanqua camellia

Family	Theaceae
Plant Type	shrub
Zone	USDA: 7a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H3 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level
Height	0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread	1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Light	light shade to partial shade
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to neutral

Description	The shrub Camellia sasanqua 'Shishigashira' (sasanqua camellia) bears showy and bright red blossoms during early autumn to mid winter. This plant is spreading in form and has glossy, medium textured and evergreen foliage that is deep green in colour. The bark is smooth in texture. Camellia sasanqua 'Shishigashira' (sasanqua camellia) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses	Border, container, cut flowers, ground cover, hedge, foundation, specimen and topiary.