Be sure to use a well drained soil medium when planting any Camellia as they prefer less watering than you might think. In NC our soil is clay so we prefer to use pine bark soil conditioner when planting Camellia, Rhododendron, Mountain Laurel, and Azalea.
Long Island Pink Camellia
Camellia Sasanqua 'Long Island Pink'
Long Island Pink Camellias lovely, single pink bloom makes their appearance in the fall. Its showy bloom has a distinctive cup shape as well as its signature dark green semi-gloss foliage that keep through the winter. It grows very fast and full for a fall bloomer and can handle full sun during the summer months.
Be sure to use a well drained soil medium when planting any Camellia as they prefer less watering than you might think. In NC our soil is clay so we prefer to use pine bark soil conditioner when planting Camellia, Rhododendron, Mountain Laurel, and Azalea.