An evergreen shrub with small, bright green foliage which produces beautiful white flowers shading to a lavender rose pink. The petals form a star which sit upon another star of petals. Blooms mid-season on a vigorous, upright, bushy shrub. Abundant flowers are produced in winter to spring.
Common Name:
Camellia Star Above Star
Description:
An evergreen shrub with small, bright green foliage which produces beautiful white flowers shading to a lavender rose pink. The petals form a star which sit upon another star of petals. Blooms mid-season on a vigorous, upright, bushy shrub. Abundant flowers are produced in winter to spring.
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Growing Conditions:
Uses:
Screens, hedging, large containers, espaliers.
Position:
Sunny or partly shaded position. Protect against strong winds. Use well drained, slightly acidic soil. Combine soil with organic matter for best results prior to planting.
Care:
Keep moist particularly in hot, dry weather. To keep roots cool, mulch with compost, leaf mould or other organic matter. May be slightly trimmed to shape in spring. During spring, feed with a specific camellia fertiliser or a complete organic fertiliser.
Height:
Approx. 3m
Pot Sizes:
Camellia sasanqua ‘Star Above Star’
An evergreen shrub with small, bright green foliage which produces beautiful white flowers shading to a lavender rose pink. The petals form a star which sit upon another star of petals. Blooms mid-season on a vigorous, upright, bushy shrub. Abundant flowe