COTTON CANDY CAMELLIA TREE

. profusion of semi-double clear pink, ruffled fall flowers >>> early to mid-season
. stunning semi-double pink bloom >>> great cut flowers (slight fragrance)
. dense upright spreading growth habit >>> to 6-8'+ (semi-weeping with age)
. lustrous dark green year-round foliage >>> evergreen + very refined
. eco-friendly nature >>> drought tolerant and long-lived in proper habitat
. garden versatility >>> shade gardens, containers, flowering privacy screens
. enduring popularity >>> a true Southern heritage plant - perfect gift idea!

USDA plant hardiness zones: 7, 8, 9 | considered winter hardy to 0 °F (-18°C)
Sunset plant hardiness zones: 4-9, 14-24 [western states]

LIGHT: partial shade [increased sun tolerance with ample moisture]
WATER: evenly moist [considered drought tolerant once established]
SOIL: fertile + humus-rich + acidic + well-drained

Botanical Name: Camellia sasanqua 'Cotton Candy' (sometimes listed as C. sasanqua 'Heyman's Pink')
Plant Family: Theaceae: Tea family
Plant Origin/Camellia Nursery Cultivar: China + Japan | Barrio's Nursery, 1955
The website Web Camellia Register has information on just about any camellia you could name, contains a million camellias you never knew existed, and lists exactly where this information comes from. An excellent reference.
a.k.a: Cotton Candy Autumn Camellia, Heyman's Pink Sasanqua, Hayman's Pink

How to grow Cotton Candy Sasanqua Camellias:
. Select a location that provides adequate sunlight, water, and soil requirements (see above)
. Plant high, with trunk base well above soil line to ensure adequate drainage
. Water regularly throughout the year and during dry spells for optimum performance
. Fertilize Autumn Camellias in spring with an acid fertilizer and again in early July
. Prune after flowering to ensure maximum bud set/flowers for next year's bloom
. Maintain a thick, acidic mulch layer to protect shallow roots and conserve moisture
. Avoid unnecessary cultivation around camellia plants once they're established
. Grow Cotton Candy Camellias in large winter-protected containers in colder climates

Shipping Size/Price: Premium Three Gallon [#3G] nursery-grown plant (11.36L)
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