About

ShiShi Gashira Autumn Camellia (Camellia sasanqua 'ShiShi Gashira') is a compact, evergreen shrub known for its vibrant, long-lasting flowers and lush, glossy foliage. This versatile plant is perfect for adding a splash of color to the landscape during the autumn and winter months when other plants have finished blooming.

The Overall Plant

ShiShi Gashira Autumn Camellia is a hardy, slow-growing shrub that typically reaches a height of 5 to 8 feet and a spread of 4 to 5 feet. It is suitable for growing in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10, making it a great choice for many gardens across the United States. This camellia prefers well-draining, acidic soil and thrives in partial shade, although it can tolerate some full sun. Its compact size and bushy growth habit make it ideal for use in foundation plantings, hedges, or as a specimen plant in mixed borders.

The Flowers

One of the most striking features of the ShiShi Gashira Autumn Camellia is its abundant, vibrant flowers. Blooming from October to December, this camellia produces large, semi-double to double, deep pink flowers with a sweet fragrance. The showy blooms stand out against the dark green foliage, creating a stunning contrast that brightens up the garden during the cooler months. As the flowers are long-lasting, they provide a continuous source of color and interest throughout the season.

The Foliage

In addition to its eye-catching flowers, ShiShi Gashira Autumn Camellia boasts attractive, glossy, dark green foliage. The leaves are elliptical in shape and are evergreen, providing year-round interest in the garden. The dense foliage also makes this camellia an excellent choice for creating privacy screens or hedges, as it maintains a lush, full appearance even during the winter months.

Care & Guarantee

Every plant comes with our expert planting guide that will cover the specifics to ensure your plant grows absolutely nuts. It also comes with our free 30 day guarantee so if you aren't happy we got you covered.

Why Flora's Market?

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