WHITE BY THE GATE CAMELLIA Manufacturer: N/A SKU: WHITCAM1 ISBN: Shipping SIZE: #1G (3.78L) MPN: FREE Shipping! UPC: z7a (0°F) Price: $40.00 Quantity:

Enjoy WHITE BY THE GATE CAMELLIA bushes for their...

. masses of pure white winter flowers
. formal double blooms >>> midseason [Camellia Class VI]
. compact, upright vigorous growth habit >>> slow growth to 6-8'+ x 5-6'
. lustrous evergreen foliage >>> dark green + attractive
. 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 'White by the Gate'
Plant Family: Theaceae: Tea family
Plant Origin/Camellia Nursery Cultivar: China + Japan | 1956
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: White by the Gate Japanese Camellia

How to grow White by the Gate Camellia plants:
. 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 to ensure adequate drainage
. Protect camellias against drying winter winds and heavy freezes
. Prune Japanese camellias immediately after 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 White by the Gate camellias in large winter-protected containers in colder climates

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