Camellia Sasanqua, Setsugekka

Camellia Sasanqua, Setsugekka, This elegant fall blooming camellia has large pristine white semi-double flowers with golden centers of bright stamens. The flowers are borne a few at a time from early autumn to the end of December. The glossy, dark evergreen foliage covers lax flowing branches that are easy to train as an espalier or on to a trellis. The flowers have an exquisite and unusual fragrance with earthy undertones.

Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka' is a popular cultivar of Camellia sasanqua, a species of flowering plant in the Theaceae family. The plant is native to Japan and is known for its beautiful white flowers with yellow stamens that bloom from late fall to early winter.
'Setsugekka' is a Japanese term that means "snow, moon, and flowers," which is fitting because the plant produces blossoms that are said to resemble snowflakes. The flowers are typically around 3-4 inches in diameter and have a sweet fragrance.

Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka' is a hardy plant that can grow up to 3mt tall and 2mt wide. It prefers acidic soil and partial shade, although it can tolerate full sun as well. It is often used as a hedge or screen, and it can also be trained into a small tree. The plant is easy to grow and requires minimal maintenance, making it a popular choice for gardeners and landscapers alike.

Camellia Sasanqua, Setsugekka is available from Online Plants, Australia's leading e-commerce plant nursery. Located in Melbourne we offer fast, accurate and careful plant delivery to all Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Canberra and Brisbane, metropolitan and regional areas.

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