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Long Island Pink Camellia

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Camellia Sasanqua 'Long Island Pink'

Long Island Pink Camellia distinguishes itself through early autumn flowering and distinctive cup-form pink blooms that provide season-extending color when most ornamentals transition dormant. Dark green semi-gloss foliage persists through winter, delivering year-round architectural interest and refined textural backdrop. This vigorous cultivar develops full, dense branching architecture and demonstrates exceptional sun tolerance during summer months—an advantage for gardeners seeking camellia performance in brighter exposures. Its rapid growth habit and reliable autumn display make it an excellent selection for landscape compositions requiring early-season floral impact..

Long Island Pink Camellia demands well-draining soil conditions and moderate watering practices—overwatering presents greater risk than periodic moisture stress. In clay-predominant soils, amending planting holes with pine bark or comparable organic soil conditioners substantially improves drainage and root development. This soil preparation approach proves equally beneficial for companion acid-loving species including rhododendrons, azaleas, and mountain laurels, establishing optimal growing conditions that support sustained vigor and reliable performance across diverse landscape applications.

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Mature Height: 8'

Mature Width: 6'

Flower Season: Fall to winter

Sun: Full sun to full shade

Hardiness Zone: 6 to 9

This plant is suitable for the low temperates below:

Temp (F)

Zone

Temp (C)

-10 to 0

-23.3 to -17.8

0 to 10

-17.8 to -12.2

10 to 20

-12.2 to -6.7

20 to 30

-6.7 to -1.1

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.