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Shishi Gashira Camellia

Camellia sasanqua 'Shishi Gashira'

A low, spreading Sasanqua camellia for a prolific and long-lasting display of rose-pink flowers, excellent for slopes.

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Description

Shishi Gashira Camellia is one of the most popular and dependable Sasanquas, known for its exceptional fall-to-winter bloom, compact size, and spreading habit. It is smothered in small to medium, semi-double, deep rose-pink flowers. It is also valued for its dense, ground-hugging form, which makes it an excellent choice for erosion control on slopes, as a wide, low hedge, or as a foundation plant. Note: The name is often misspelled as "Shishigashira."

Prolific Fall & Winter Bloomer: Covered in a long-lasting display of rose-pink flowers from October through January.
Low, Spreading Habit: Grows wider than tall (4-5 ft tall, 6-8 ft wide), creating excellent coverage.
Extremely Dense & Twiggy: The dense growth makes it superb for slopes, mass plantings, and low, informal hedges.
Sun Tolerant & Tough: Adapts well to various conditions and is very disease resistant.
Garden Workhorse: A versatile, reliable, and highly ornamental shrub for many landscape uses.

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Mature height: 4–5 ft
Mature spread: 6–8 ft

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Features:Glossy elliptic leaves with short-pointed tips, leathery texture, and fine serrations. Semi-double rose-pink flowers with thick petals and bright yellow stamens bloom abundantly in fall/winter.
Growth Rate: Moderate
Light Needs: Part sun to shade
Key Advantages:One of the oldest camellia cultivars,Cold hardy (to 15°F/-9°C),Long blooming season (October–March),Excellent for containers
Soil Requirement: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5–6.5)
Landscape Uses:Foundation plantings,Woodland gardens,Asian-inspired landscapes,Patio containers

Faqs

Q: Is it good for a slope?
A: Yes, it is one of the best camellias for erosion control on slopes. Its dense, mat-like root system and spreading foliage help hold soil in place while providing seasonal color.

Q: Can it be kept lower than 4 feet?
A: Yes, it responds well to pruning and can be maintained as a lower groundcover (2-3 feet) with annual trimming after flowering.

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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