Camellia sasanqua ‘LA Lady’

(LA Lady Camellia)


Size Price
25-GALLON $299.99

Hardiness Zones:

 7a  7b  8a  8b  9a  9b

Quick Overview:

Camellia sasanqua ‘LA Lady’ Camellia is an evergreen shrub native to Japan. It is renowned for its showy bright reddish-pink, fragrant flowers that bloom from late fall into winter, providing color during the cooler months when few other plants are in bloom. The flowers are a magenta pink and are typically 2 to 3 inches in diameter. The plant’s glossy, dark green leaves enhance its ornamental appeal.

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Description

Sometimes referred to as Christmas Camellias, the sasanqua varieties of Camellia are native to the evergreen, coastal forests of southern Japan. Introduced by Dutch traders into Europe in 1869.The Japanese use the leaves of Camellia sasanqua to make tea, and the seeds are pressed into tea seed oil for use as a lubricant and in cooking and cosmetics. Where winter hardy, Camellia sasanqua should be grown in moist, acidic (5.5 to 6.5 pH), loose, organically rich, well-drained soils in part shade. Consistent and even moisture is important. Avoid wet soils. Plants require protection from direct afternoon sun and wind. Best location may be sun-dappled part shade. Best with a root mulch. Near the northern parts of their growing range, plants should be sited in sheltered and protected microclimates such as near the south side of a home or building. Burlap wraps are sometimes helpful. Plants generally dislike changes in temperature, irregular watering or being moved. Even a change in humidity can cause plants to drop buds. Fertilize monthly in spring and summer. If desired, remove all but one bud from each cluster to increase the size of the flower. Prune immediately after flowering. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder)

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