Christmas Camellia 'Snow flurry'

Camellia sasanqua

How to grow Christmas Camellia 'Snow flurry'

  • Dappled Sun

  • Medium

Prefers bright shade and protection from wind and summer sun. Too deep shade will prevent it from blooming. Does best in moist, naturally acidic soils with high organic content. Mulch is recommended year round.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys dappled sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Snow flurry is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Snow flurry from seed

Transplanting Snow flurry

Can be rooted from cuttings taken in late fall, under mist, with bottom heat. Propagating selections on own roots is recommended. If grafted, use cold hardy understock such as C. oleifera.1

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Snow flurry is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Snow flurry

Christmas Camellia Snow flurry Etymology

The variety is named for its cold hardiness and white colour.

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