Camellia hiemalis 'Shishi Gashira' Sasanqua
Free flowering Shishi Gashira, or Lions Head, is the most popular camellia for espalier work. Although it is sometimes called a sasanqua, it is not truly that, but the wild form of Camellia hiemalis, the cold-climate camellia.
It originated in Japan in 1841.
It is a semi-double, peony-anemone-form bloomer with an appealing rosy-pink color, and its flowering period is very long.
The foliage is a beautiful glossy, dark green. The shrub is beautiful all year 'round, regardless if it is blooming or not.
A Toms Creek Staff Favorite. *** Special Note: Under perfect conditions; it can grow 10' - 15' tall and wide **
Beautiful Specimen
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Photos courtesy of Piedmont Carolina Nursery in Colfax, NC, Panoramic Farms in Marshville, NC & Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Flowering Shrub |
| Foliage Type |
Broadleaf Evergreen |
| Height |
4' - 5' |
| Spread |
6' - 8' |
| Shape |
Upright, Arching & Spreading |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Glossy, Dark Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Glossy, Dark Green |
| Flowering Season |
Autumn |
| Flower Color |
Deep Pink |
| Blooms |
Semi-Double |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Sun Preferences |
Shade to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences |
Moist (not wet) - Prepare planting area for adequate drainage. Poor drainage results in root rot. |
| Zone 7 |
