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Key characteristics

Family: Theaceae
Height: 4 to 5 feet
Width: 6 to 8 feet
Flower color: Vibrant deep pink, semi-double blooms
Foliage color: Glossy dark green
Bloom time: Late fall to early winter
Light: Partial shade to filtered sun
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; prune after flowering to maintain shape, and mulch to keep roots cool
Growing zone: USDA Zones 7–10
Wildlife: Pollinators like bees

Shrubs

Camellia sasanqua 'Shishi Gashira'

Shishi Gashira Camellia

Camellia sasanqua 'Shishi Gashira' is a versatile evergreen shrub known for its vibrant display of semi-double, rosy-pink blooms. These flowers appear from late fall to early winter, offering a splash of color during a season when gardens often look subdued. Its glossy dark green foliage forms a lovely backdrop for the flowers, making it an excellent choice for a variety of garden settings, including as hedges, foundation plantings, or even in containers.

Light

Partial shade to filtered sun

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late fall to early winter

Find this plant

Works well in

Foundation Plantings
Specimen Plants
Woodland Gardens
Shade Gardens

Companion plants

Aucuba · Hellebore · Brunnera · Japanese maple · Lungwort · Autumn fern

Design tip

Its broad, spreading shape makes this camellia a good choice for filling a wider space without adding too much height. Near an entry or beneath windows, the deep pink flowers can bring welcome color while keeping the overall planting comfortably in scale.

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