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Camellia sasanqua 'Apple blossom'
Sasanqua. Erect growing bushy shrub with glossy dark green leaves. Through the winter and spring the bush is covered with white large flowers blushed with pink. Lovely as a standard or hedge as clips well. Hardy. Prefers a sheltered site with good soil, though will tolerate dry conditions.
Genus
Camellia
Species
sasanqua
Cultivar
'Apple blossom'
Common name
Camellia
Family name
Theaceae
Place of origin
Asia
DETAILS
Height
3 m
Width
2 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil / Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Immaculate / Magnificent / Nourishment / Paradise / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Large, over 3 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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