Camellia Shishi Gashira (Pink Rose)

Camellia Shishi Gashira (Pink Rose) offers profuse rose-pink semi-double flowers on a low spreading camellia. Its low, spreading mound habit makes it a useful choice for foundation, low hedge, specimen, espalier. Plant it in part sun to part shade. Water needs: even moisture; acidic, well-drained soil. Typical mature size is 4–5 ft tall by 6–8 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 'Shishi Gashira'
• Light: Part sun to part shade
• USDA zones: 7–10
• Mature height: 4–5 ft
• Mature width: 6–8 ft
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Bloom / feature color: Rose pink
• Bloom / interest season: Fall to early winter
• Water: Even moisture; acidic, well-drained soil
• Growth habit: Low, spreading mound
• Landscape uses: Foundation, low hedge, specimen, espalier
• Deer tolerance: Somewhat deer resistant

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