Camellia sasanqua 'Cotton Candy'
Of obscure origin, Cotton Candy is upright and spreading, with a rather loose habit.
The large, clear-pink flowers are loose, informal, semi-double in style, with ruffled and fluted petals.
*Deer May Browse*
Photo courtesy of Piedmont Carolina Nursery in Colfax, NC and Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, North Carolina
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Flowering Shrub |
| Foliage Type |
Broadleaf Evergreen |
| Height |
4' - 6' |
| Spread |
4' - 8' |
| Shape |
Upright, Spreading |
| Primary Foliage Color |
(Glossy) Dark Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
(Glossy) Dark Green |
| Flowering Season |
Autumn |
| Flower Color |
Baby Pink |
| Blooms |
Semi-Double / Ruffled |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Sun Preferences |
Sun to Partial Shade (morning sun w/afternoon shade or part shade) |
| Water Preferences |
Average - Prepare planting area for adequate drainage. Poor drainage results in root rot. |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
7 to 9
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