Hiryu Camellia Sasanqua - 3 Gallon Pot

Hiryu Camellia Sasanqua Camellia sasanqua 'Hiryu' Plant Details USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 7a-10b Find Your Zone Plant Type: Evergreen Flowering Shrub Species: Sasanqua (Fall, Mid Winter bloom) Height at Maturity: 6-10' depending on pruning Width at Maturity: 6-10' depending on pruning Spacing: 5' for solid hedges; 12' for space between plants Flower Color: Cerise to Fuchsia Flower Size: Large, 3" Flowering Period: Fall thru Early Winter Flower Type: Single to Semi-Double Fragrant Flowers: Yes, slightly scented Foliage Color: Dark Green Fragrant Foliage: No Berries: No Berry Color: NA Sun Needs: Morning Sun with Afternoon Shade or Filtered Sun, All Day Filtered Sun Water Needs: Average, Lower when established Soil Type: Clay (amend heavy clay for drainage), Loam, Sand (amend for moisture retention), Silt Soil Moisture / Drainage: Moist But Well Drained Soil pH: 5.0 - 6.5 (Acid) Maintenance / Care: Low Attracts: Visual Attention Resistances: Deer, Drought (when established), Heat, Humidity Intolerances: Direct Afternoon Sun, Constantly Soggy Soil Description One of the most profuse bloomers among the fall flowering Camellias in our gardens, Hiryu features LOADS and fragrant single to semi-double flowers with sumptuous deep cerise to fuchsia petals surrounding a prominent boss of bright yellow stamens. Bloom occurs over a long period from early to mid fall continuing into winter. The plant is upright and bushy but the branches have a semi-weeping habit clothed with glossy, dark green foliage. An exceptional evergreen for foundation plantings, landscape beds and backgrounds. Landscape & Garden Uses With an upright habit of growth to about 6-10 feet tall and 6-10 feet wide (depending on pruning), the Hiryu Camellia can be grown as a shrub or small tree. As a shrub it is ideal for use as a specimen, in groupings, or as a hedge or background plant in landscape borders and is especially nice as a corner plant or espalier (trained to grow flat against a wall) in home foundation plantings. As this camellia grows taller lower branches can be removed to form a small evergreen tree that serves well as an attractive and colorful focal point specimen in landscape borders and home foundation plantings. A fine addition to camellia gardens, pink theme gardens, Asian gardens, cottage gardens, cut flower gardens and woodland borders. Suggested Spacing: 6 feet apart for solid hedge; 12 feet or more apart for space between plants Growing Preferences Camellia adapt well to various soil types however prefer a moist but well-drained acidic soil that is rich in organic matter. Constantly soggy soil is a slow killer. In general, Camellia grows and blooms better in partial shade with some shelter from the hot afternoon sun. Morning sun with afternoon shade or filtered sunlight is perfect. All-day filtered sun is fine. Helpful Articles Click on a below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for Camellias. Planting Camellias Pruning Camellias How To Fertilize & Water Camellias How To Espalier Plants & Trees *Espalier (pronounced: ih-spal-yay) ...an ornamental shrub or tree that has been trained to grow flat against a wall, fence, or other vertical, flat surface. Plant Long & Prosper! Meet The Wilson Brothers & Staff Questions? Contact Us