White Doves Camellia

Camellia sasanqua 'Mine-No-Yuki'

White Doves Camellia is a compact evergreen  shrub with a spreading habit and glossy leaves that stay deep green year-round.  The sparkling white semi-double flowers with small yellow stamen bloom from mid-fall into winter which attracts butterflies.  Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well-drained soil.  

Also sold as 'Snow on the Mountain'.

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:   Hydrangea,  Flowering Cherry,  Lily of the Valley

IMAGE: 松岡明芳, 2016-11-25 Yashiro forest park,やしろの森公園 山茶花 DSCF6189, CC BY-SA 4.0

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