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DAYDREAM CAMELLIA - Camellia sasanqua 'Daydream'
SKU:
DAYDCAM3
Enjoy DAYDREAM SASANQUA CAMELLIA bushes for their...
. masses of single pink-tinged white autumn flowers >>> occasional winter blooms . a shy bloomer when young, but flowers get showier with age . distinctive upright habit >>> fast growth to 8-10' . lustrous evergreen foliage >>> glossy + leathery + very refined .eco-friendly nature >>> considered pest-free + long-lived . garden versatility >>> choice for shady woodlands + flowering privacy screens . enduring popularity >>> a true Southern heritage plant
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 'Daydream' Plant Family: Theaceae: Tea family Plant Origin/Camellia Nursery Cultivar: China + Japan | Mobile, Alabama, 1948 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: Daydream Autumn Camellia
How to grow Daydream 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 in spring with an acid fertilizer and again in early July . Prune in late spring to ensure maximum bud set/flowers for autumn bloom (not necessary) . Maintain a thick, acidic mulch layer to to protect shallow roots and conserve moisture . Protect against drying winter winds and heavy freezes . Avoid unnecessary cultivation around camellia plants once they're established . Grow Daydream Sasanqua Camellias in large winter-protected containers in colder climates
Shipping Size/Price: Premium Three Gallon [#3G] nursery-grown plant (11.36L) We send large, gift quality plants in their original container and soil. Daydream Camellia is guaranteed to delight your family and friends. Send flowering plant gifts that impress.
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