Camellia sasanqua 'Egao Corkscrew' ~ Egao Corkscrew Camellia

Camellia sasanqua 'Egao Corkscrew' ~ Egao Corkscrew CamelliaEgao Corkscrew Camellia is an upright fast growing evergreen shrub with a unique dense zig zagging growth habit and glossy leaves that stay deep green year round. Egao Corkscrew Camellia has ruffled semi double pink flowers in peony form that bloom in fall into winter which attracts butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well drained soil. Type: Shrub Height: 6 8 Spread: 6 8 Spacing: 7 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Full Sun,

Egao Corkscrew Camellia is an upright fast-growing evergreen shrub with a unique dense zig-zagging growth habit and glossy leaves that stay deep green year-round.  Egao Corkscrew Camellia has ruffled semi-double pink flowers in peony form that bloom in fall into winter which attracts butterflies.  Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well-drained soil.  

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium maintenance. Too much water retention can increase susceptibility to fungal diseases, including root rot, black mold, blight, canker, anthracnose, and leaf spots.  Watch for aphids and spider mites.   Yellowing leaves indicate acidity too low. Fertilize monthly in spring and summer. If desired, remove all but one bud from each cluster to increase the size of the flower. Prune immediately after flowering.

LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Screening, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Magnolia, Honeysuckle, Aster

IMAGE: Photo By 阿橋 HQ; Egao Corkscrew

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.