Camellia sasanqua 'Asakura' ~ Asakura Camellia
Asakura Camellia is a tall fast-growing evergreen shrub with an upright habit and glossy evergreen leaves that stay deep green year-round. Asakura Camellia has large semi-double flowers that open with white with pink back petals that fade to pure white and a yellow stamen that bloom in fall into winter which attracts butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well-drained soil. Type: Shrub Height: 12’ - 15’ Spread: 6’ - 8’ Spacing: 7’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 - 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: White Season of Interest: Fall, Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium maintenance. Too much water retention can increase susceptibility to fungal diseases, including root rot, black mold, blight, canker, anthracnose, and leaf spots. Watch for aphids and spider mites. Yellowing leaves indicate acidity too low. Fertilize monthly in spring and summer. If desired, remove all but one bud from each cluster to incre