Camellia sasanqua ‘TDN 1111’ Alabama Beauty™

('Alabama Beauty', Camellia)


Size Price
15-GALLON $199.99
7-GALLON $89.99

Hardiness Zones:

 7a  7b  8a  8b  9a  9b

Quick Overview:

Alabama Beauty blooms profusely in fall with rosy-red, semi-double flowers. One of the first to flower in fall, this camellia is an excellent screen or hedge.

SKU: N/A

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.

Winter hardy to USDA Zones 6b-9 where this evergreen shrub is typically grown in moist, acidic, organically rich, well-drained soils with consistent moisture in part shade locations. Established plants do well with moderate but even moisture. Plants appreciate protection from direct hot summer afternoon sun. They often thrive in sun-dappled part shade conditions under the protection of tree canopies. Protect from strong winds. Apply a root mulch (leaves or shredded bark). Prune after flowering. Prune to thin branching and to control size and shape. Plants may be effectively grown in tubs or other large containers.

Additional information

Common Name

'Alabama Beauty', Camellia

Botanical Name

Camellia sasanqua ?TDN 1111?

Evergreen or Deciduous

Evergreen

Hardiness Zone

7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Growth Rate

Average

Light Requirements

Part-shade, Part-sun, Sun

Height

to 15 ft.

Width

to 8 ft.

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Water Needs

Average

Blooming Period

Fall

Flower Color

rose red

Fragrance

No

Foliage Color

green

Deer Resistant

No

Size

15 gallon, 7 gallon

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