Enjoy PROFESSOR SARGENT CAMELLIA bushes for their...

. masses of velvety red, peony-like winter flowers >>> great cut flower!
. prolonged bloom >>> midseason to late [Camellia Flower Class IV]
. compact, upright vigorous growth habit >>> slow growth to 6-8'+ x 5-6'
. lustrous evergreen foliage >>> shiny + leathery + dark green
. eco-friendly nature >>> easy-to-grow, pest-free and long-lived in proper habitat
. garden versatility >>> shade gardens, containers, flowering privacy screens
. enduring popularity >>> Camellias are true Southern heritage plants

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 [tolerates morning sun] avoid direct noon to dusk sun
WATER: evenly moist [considered drought tolerant once established]
SOIL: fertile + humus-rich + acidic + well-drained

Botanical Name: Camellia japonica 'Professor Sargent'
Plant Family: Theaceae: Tea family
Plant Origin/Camellia Nursery Cultivar: China + Japan | Magnolia Gardens, Charleston, South Carolina, 1925 - Named in honor of Professor Charles S. Sargent (1841-1927), the renowned Director of the Arnold Arboretum in Boston, MA
The genus Camellia was named in 1735 by Swedish botanist Carolus Linnaeus - Karl von Linné (1707-1778) in posthumous honor of George Joseph Kamel (1661-1706), a Jesuit missionary and pioneer botanist serving in the Philippines. Kamel, who was born in Brünn, Moravia, Latinized his name to Camellus, hence the name.
a.k.a: Professor Sargent Japanese Camellia

How to grow Professor Sargent Camellia:
. Select a location that provides adequate sunlight, water, and soil requirements [see above]
. Water regularly throughout the year and during dry spells for optimum performance
. Plant high, with trunk base well above soil line for adequate drainage
. Protect camellias against drying winter winds and heavy freezes
. Prune Professor Sargent camellias immediately after spring flowering
. Fertilize camellias after bloom with an acid fertilizer and again in early July
. Maintain a thick, acidic mulch layer to protect shallow roots and conserve moisture
. Avoid unnecessary cultivation around camellia plants once they're established
. Grow Professor Sargent camellias in large winter-protected containers in colder climates

Shipping Size/Price: Premium Three Gallon [#3G] nursery-grown plant (11.36L)
We ship large, gift quality plants in their original container and soil. The Professor Sargent camellia is guaranteed to delight your family and friends. Send living gift plants that impress.

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