Camellia Setsugekka (White)

Camellia Setsugekka (White) offers large ruffled semi-double white flowers with golden stamens. Its upright, spreading habit makes it a useful choice for specimen, screen, espalier, woodland edge. Plant it in part sun to part shade; protect from hot afternoon sun. Water needs: even moisture; acidic, well-drained soil. Typical mature size is 8–10 ft tall by 6–10 ft wide, although growth varies with climate, soil, pruning and care. Available for local pickup from Towns Edge Nursery.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka'
• Light: Part sun to part shade; protect from hot afternoon sun
• USDA zones: 7–10
• Mature height: 8–10 ft
• Mature width: 6–10 ft
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Bloom / feature color: White
• Bloom / interest season: Fall to early winter
• Water: Even moisture; acidic, well-drained soil
• Growth habit: Upright, spreading
• Landscape uses: Specimen, screen, espalier, woodland edge
• Deer tolerance: Somewhat deer resistant

Plant size and performance vary with climate, soil, pruning and care.