Camellia sasanqua 'Leslie Ann'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8'-12'
W: 4'-8'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Camellia sasanqua 'Leslie Ann' plant details

Camellia sasanqua 'Leslie Ann' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Camellia sasanqua 'Leslie Ann'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: theaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: award-winning, container plant, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Camellia sasanqua 'Leslie Ann'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The double white flowers are edged in a rich rosy pink and are produced in profusion early in the season. Leslie Ann is a vigorous upright growing evergreen shrub to small tree that makes a wonderful specimen, screen, or large hedge. Its adaptability to a wide range of growing conditions from sun to light shade as well as being more tolerant of soil types than the Camellia Japonica types, and few disease or pest problems has made this a choice landscape and garden specimen as well as a 2015 Louisiana Super Plant selection.