Camellia sasanqua 'Northern Lights' ~ Northern Lights Camellia
Northern Lights Camellia is a full-sized evergreen shrub with a narrow upright habit and glossy leaves that stay deep green year-round. Northern Lights Camellia has white flowers with pink-tinted edges and full bright yellow stamen that bloom from fall into winter which attracts butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well-drained soil. Type: Shrub Height: 10’ - 12’ Spread: 6’ - 8’ Spacing: 7’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 - 10 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 increase the size of the flower. Prune imm