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Shi Shi Gashira Camellia (Sasanqua)

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  • Large pink-red blooms with yellow centers
  • Matures to 6-8' wide by 4-5' tall
  • Hardy in USDA Zones 7 - 10
  • Plant in full sun to partial shade
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Description

The 'Shi Shi Gashira' Camellia is renowned for its abundance of large pink-red blooms with yellow centers that appear from autumn through December. The blooms of ‘Shi Shi Gashira’ contrast beautifully against the dark glossy green leaves. This camellia is very low maintenance and drought tolerant once established. With a growth potential of 4-5' H x 6-8' W make sure to leave room for this beauty to grow!

Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

Spacing Recommendations

How to Space Your Shi Shi Gashira Camellia

Space Your Shi Shi Gashira Camellia 3 feet apart for a seamless planting. Otherwise, plant them 5+ feet apart to leave space between shrubs.

  • Scientific Name
    Camellia sasanqua 'Shishi Gashira'
  • Hardiness Zone
    7, 8, 9, 10
  • Sun Exposure
    Part Sun to Part Shade
  • Evergreen or Deciduous
    Evergreen
  • Features
    Attracts Birds / Butterflies, Flowering, Shade Tolerant
  • Feature Color
    Green, Pink
  • Uses
    Border, Container, Foundation Planting, Hedge, Mixed Garden Bed
  • Water Needs
    Medium
  • Bloom Season
    Winter, Fall

Growing Zones : 7, 8, 9, and 10

Map of USDA Zones 7-10

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The 'Shi Shi Gashira' Camellia is renowned for its abundance of large pink-red blooms with yellow centers that appear from autumn through December. The blooms of ‘Shi Shi Gashira’ contrast beautifully against the dark glossy green leaves. This camellia is very low maintenance and drought tolerant once established. With a growth potential of 4-5' H x 6-8' W make sure to leave room for this beauty to grow!

Pot size

  • 2.5 Quart
  • 2.4 Gallon
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