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Setsugekka Camellia

Name: Setsugekka Camellia
Brand: Camellia
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Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka'

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Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Shrub

Height

120 inches

Width

96 inches

Light

Partial Sun, Shade

Zones

7, 8, 9

Water

Moderate

Humidity

High

Lifespan

Very long-lived shrub

Native To

Japan

Toxicity

Non-toxic

The Story

Plant Bio

Camellia sasanqua are elegant, evergreen shrubs native to Japan, prized for their autumn and early winter blooms. They typically have a more open, spreading habit and smaller leaves than their C. japonica relatives and are more tolerant of sun. 'Setsugekka' is a highly acclaimed cultivar known for its vigorous, slightly weeping growth habit and an abundance of large, fragrant, semi-double white flowers with beautifully ruffled petals surrounding a boss of golden stamens.

Bloom Period:

EarlyLate

Uses & Benefits:

Provides exquisite beauty in the fall and winter garden when little else is in bloom. The large, pristine white flowers glow against the glossy, dark evergreen foliage. Its graceful, arching habit makes it a superb specimen, and it is particularly well-suited for training as an elegant espalier.

'Setsugekka' can be used to create a beautiful and effective evergreen screen or hedge, providing privacy and a backdrop for other plantings. The flowers are lovely when floated in a bowl of water or used in arrangements.

The late-season blooms offer a valuable nectar source for bees and other pollinators that are still active on warm days in fall and winter, helping to support them when other food sources are scarce.

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Planting

How to Grow

Choose a site with acidic, well-drained soil and protection from winter wind.
Provide morning sun and afternoon shade for best results.
Dig a hole twice as wide and just as deep as the root ball.
Set the plant 1-2 inches higher than the surrounding soil.
Backfill with a mix of native soil and organic matter.
Water deeply and apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch.

Pro Tip

Plant high, with the top of the root ball 1-2 inches above the surrounding soil level, to ensure excellent drainage.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Maintain a consistent layer of mulch over the root zone.
Provide regular water, especially during dry spells.
Use a fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants.
Protect from harsh afternoon sun and strong winter winds.

Don't

Don't plant in alkaline or poorly drained soil.
Avoid planting too deep, which can lead to root rot.
Don't allow the soil to dry out completely.
Don't cultivate or dig around the shallow root system.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Fertilize
Mulch
Plant
Prune

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Elegant espalier against a wallGraceful specimen for a woodland gardenLuminous screen or informal hedge

Companion Plants

Rhododendron Pieris japonica Helleborus orientalis Ferns (various) Encore Azalea

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Setsugekka Camellia questions

What zones can Setsugekka Camellia grow in?

Setsugekka Camellia is hardy in USDA Zones 7–9. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Setsugekka Camellia deer resistant?

Yes — Setsugekka Camellia is rated deer-resistant. Deer typically pass it over, though extreme hunger can override any plant's defenses.

When does Setsugekka Camellia bloom?

Setsugekka Camellia typically blooms in mid-fall through late winter. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Setsugekka Camellia need full sun?

Setsugekka Camellia does best in part shade.