Light Needs
Mature Height
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Growing Zones
The charming good looks of the Dwarf White Camellia make this shrub an instant favorite with many gardeners. The Camellia sasanqua ‘Green 02-004’ boasts pure white double flowers. The blooms are full and have a decadent, ruffled look. The lovely flowers continuously bloom from spring through the first frost. Glossy green ovate foliage with gently scalloped edges offset the beautiful blooms.
The woody, upright form and compact size make this shrub ideal for areas with limited space or for spaces with harsh lines between large shrubs and smaller plants, as Dwarf White can help smooth the transition. Use the Dwarf White Camellia to create a foundation planting or to border a patio or driveway. Situate the plant near a walkway, windows you often open, or an outdoor entertaining space so you can enjoy the delicate, floral fragrance of the flowers. The Dwarf White Camellia grows in zones 7 through 9.
Dwarf White Camellia Care
Camellia shrubs prefer rich, moist, acidic, and well-drained soil. Select a planting location that receives 4 to 6 hours of sunlight. Water when the top few inches of the soil are dry. Established plants need water roughly every two weeks, depending on rainfall. Fertilize in the spring and early summer for an abundant bloom cycle.
Routine pruning removes dead growth or crossed branches and encourages growth and a full form. This shrub can be pruned at any time of the year, but the plant may experience reduced blooming. Save major pruning until after the last flowers fade, typically in the fall. Trim lower branches to give the shrub a tree-like look if desired. Plan to prune every few years.
Dwarf White Camellia Spacing
The Dwarf White Camellia reaches 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. Space shrubs 3 to 4 feet apart to create a hedge or continuous planting.
Dwarf White Camellia Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 7 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Partial Sun (5-6 Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 3-4 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 3-4 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , White
- Flower Description
- White
- Bloom Time
- Winter to Spring
- Blooms On
-
Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Right after flowering
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Dark Green
- Foliage Type
- , Evergreen
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Dwarf White Camellia
- Also Known As
- Sasanqua camellia
- Botanical Name
- Camellia sasanqua 'Green 02-004'
- Plant Type
- Perennial
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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