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Camellia sasanqua 'Early Autumn'

Camellia sasanqua 'Early Autumn'

Bloom Form

single

Bloom Season

early

Key Attributes

Cultivar NameEarly Autumn
SpeciesCamellia sasanqua
Primary Colorpink
Secondary Coloryellow
Color Patternpink petals with contrasting yellow stamens
Bloom Formsingle
Bloom Seasonearly
Fragrancelightly fragrant
Growth Habitupright

About this Camellia cultivar

An early-flowering Camellia sasanqua cultivar grown for its autumn display. Based on the cultivar name and species, it is an ornamental sasanqua camellia with relatively early-season blooms and the typical smaller, graceful flowers and foliage associated with C. sasanqua. The exact historical origin and breeder are not provided in the supplied material. As a sasanqua, it is likely used as an evergreen landscape shrub with a dense habit and glossy foliage, suitable for hedging, screening, or specimen planting.

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Camellia sasanqua 'Early Autumn'