Camellia sasanqua Bright Rose Semi-double Blooms
C. sasanqua generally has smaller leaves and flowers than C. japonica and blooms earlier. C. sasanqua is rather versatile in the landscape and can be used as accent, in containers, espaliers, ground covers, or informal hedges. 'Shishi-Gashira' is a low growing shrub with arching branches, bright rose, semi-double to rose-form double flowers, and shiny dark green foliage. More compact than 'Showa-No-Sakae'.
Camellia sasanqua 'Shishi-Gashira'
Leaf Characteristics
Leaf texture : Shiny
Leaf shape : Elliptic
Leaf color : Dark green
Flower Characteristics
Flower shape : Semi-double
Flower color : Rose
Plant Anatomy
Foliage growth cycle : Evergreen
Average size maturity width : 6 ft.
Average size maturity height : 3 ft.
Cultural Information
USDA Zone : 0 to 5 F( Z7a)
Sunset zone : 4-9, 12, 14-24
Water requirements : Regular
Light exposure : Sun
Landscape Attributes
Attractive bark :Yes