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Camellia sasanqua Early Pearly

Camellia sasanqua Early Pearly
Autumn Camellia, Christmas Camellia

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Tiny and delivered with a broken branch... I bought it on sale and regret this purchase. It's better to pay more and have a plant in good condition!

Anne-Marie, 20/10/2020

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Early Pearly Camellia sasanqua, a bush with a compact habit adorned with white pearly flowers from October onwards.
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
1.20 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -12°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

A compact bush with autumn flowering, Camellia sasanqua Early Pearly is an early variety with beautiful double white flowers.

Noted for its early flowering, this variety blooms as early as October and produces abundant flowers until December. It forms a compact bush 1.20m (4 ft) tall and 1m (3 ft 4 in) wide and produces circular, double, imbricate flowers of pearlescent white colour, approximately 4-5cm (2 in) in diameter.

The elliptical leaves of the camellia are dark green, measuring 5 to 8 cm (2 to 3 in) in length, and are evergreen. Hardy down to -12°C, this variety is cultivated in partial shade, sheltered from cold winds. It prefers acidic, humus-rich, moist and light soils.

Plant Camellia sasanqua Early Pearly in ericaceous soil together with azaleas, skimmia, Pieris, and heathers. Its compact size allows for pot cultivation: place it in a partially shaded terrace and bring the pot indoors as soon as the cold sets in to enjoy the flowering for a longer period.

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Camellia sasanqua Early Pearly (Flowering) Flowering
Camellia sasanqua Early Pearly (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.20 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time October to December
Flower size 5 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Camellia

Species

sasanqua

Cultivar

Early Pearly

Family

Theaceae

Other common names

Autumn Camellia, Christmas Camellia

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference79761

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Planting and care

Camellia sasanqua should be grown in a partially shaded area sheltered from cold and drying winds. You can grow it in full sun but the roots must remain moist. Plant in a moist, humus-rich, acidic, and well-drained soil. Do not plant the bush too deeply; the top of the root ball should be covered with 3 cm (1.2 in) of soil. In winter, cover it with a 5 to 7 cm (2 to 3 in) thick mulch composed of leaf compost and crushed bark. Be careful of late frosts that can damage the flowers and buds. During dry periods, water the bush to prevent the dropping of flower buds.

Planting period

Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -12°C (USDA zone 8a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Pruning is carried out every year after flowering. Lightly prune the stems that prevent the bush from maintaining its compact habit. Remove faded flowers if you do not want fruits and remove dead shoots.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time April to May
Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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