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.
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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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