Camellia sasanqua 'Autumn Rocket' ~ Autumn Rocket Camellia

Camellia sasanqua 'Autumn Rocket' ~ Autumn Rocket CamelliaAutumn Rocket Camellia is a dense fast growing evergreen shrub with a columnar upright habit and narrow glossy leaves that stay deep green year round. The pink and white buds open to lightly ruffled semi double to anemone form white flowers that bloom in fall into winter which attracts butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well drained soil. Type: Shrub Height: 8 10 Spread: 3 4 Spacing: 3. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Full

Autumn Rocket Camellia is a dense fast-growing evergreen shrub with a columnar upright habit and narrow glossy leaves that stay deep green year-round. The pink and white buds open to lightly ruffled semi-double to anemone form white flowers that bloom in fall into winter which attracts butterflies.  Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well-drained soil.  

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium maintenance. Too much water retention can increase susceptibility to fungal diseases, including root rot, black mold, blight, canker, anthracnose, and leaf spots.  Watch for aphids and spider mites.   Yellowing leaves indicate acidity too low. 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.

LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Screening, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Aster, Forsythia, Phlox

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