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Setsugekka Camellia

Camellia Sasanqua 'Setsugekka'

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Overview

The Setsugekka Camellia, Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka', is a winter-blooming shrub featuring large, ruffled white flowers with yellow stamens. This evergreen reaches 6-10 feet in height and 4-8 feet in width, performing best in partial shade. Its glossy, dark green leaves provide year-round interest, while its blooms offer a stunning contrast from fall to early winter. Ideal for privacy screens or as a focal point in a temperate landscape. Hardy to USDA Zone 7.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 7–10Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean, Temperate
Setsugekka Camellia (Camellia Sasanqua 'Setsugekka') — dark green leaves provide year-round interest
Setsugekka Camellia (Camellia Sasanqua 'Setsugekka') — ruffled white flowers with yellow stamensSetsugekka Camellia (Camellia Sasanqua 'Setsugekka') — while its blooms offer a stunning contrast from fall to early winterSetsugekka Camellia (Camellia Sasanqua 'Setsugekka') — This evergreen reaches 6-10 feet in height and 4-8 feet in width, performing best in partial shade

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Mature height
8–10 Ft.
Mature width
8–10 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Theaceae
Climate
Mediterranean, Temperate

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Setsugekka Camellia (Camellia Sasanqua 'Setsugekka') — dark green leaves provide year-round interest
Setsugekka Camellia (Camellia Sasanqua 'Setsugekka') — ruffled white flowers with yellow stamens
Setsugekka Camellia (Camellia Sasanqua 'Setsugekka') — while its blooms offer a stunning contrast from fall to early winter
Setsugekka Camellia (Camellia Sasanqua 'Setsugekka') — This evergreen reaches 6-10 feet in height and 4-8 feet in width, performing best in partial shade
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