Camellia sasanqua 'Pink Snow' ~ Pink Snow Camellia

Pink Snow Camellia is a slow-growing mid-sized evergreen shrub with an upright habit.  Its glossy serrated leaves emerge burgundy before maturing to a dark green that stays year-round.  The soft pink semi-double flowers and sparse yellow stamen bloom in mid-fall into winter which attracts butterflies.  Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well-drained soil.   Type:  Shrub Height:  6’ - 10’  Spread:  5’ - 6’ Spacing:  5’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  7 - 10 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Pink Season of Interest:  Fall, Year-Round 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. Pr