Camellia 'Shi-Shi Gashira' Dwarf Evergreen Flowering Shrub

Enhance Your Landscape with Camellia 'Shi-Shi Gashira'

The Camellia 'Shi-Shi Gashira' is a recognized cultivar of the Sasanqua species, valued for its compact, spreading growth habit and consistent flowering cycle. This evergreen shrub is suitable for various garden applications, including foundation plantings, low hedges, and container gardening.

Growth and Flowering Characteristics

This cultivar is characterized by its slow-growing nature, which minimizes the need for frequent pruning to maintain its desired shape. It produces semi-double, rose-pink blossoms that typically appear in the autumn, providing color when many other garden plants have finished their blooming cycle. The foliage consists of small, glossy, dark green leaves that remain on the plant year-round.

Cultivation and Maintenance

• Light Requirements: Performs effectively in partial shade to filtered sunlight.
• Soil Preferences: Requires well-draining soil with an acidic pH level to support nutrient absorption and healthy root development.
• Temperature Tolerance: Exhibits moderate cold hardiness; mulch around the base is recommended in regions prone to significant temperature drops to protect the root system.
• Watering: Consistent moisture is necessary during the establishment phase, though mature plants demonstrate moderate drought tolerance once established.