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Professor Sargent Camellia Details

A FEW TESTIMONIALS

Hi ... several weeks ago I bought a Sweet Tea Olive and a Frost Proof Gardenia from you. I potted them up and they are doing well. The Sweet Tea Olive has blooms. Thank you so much!" ― Patricia W.

Bought 2 tea olive shrubs from him. They were and still are so healthy! He provided written directions on care and planting. That was so helpful since I'm a novice. I'll be back! ― Gayle T.

Wonderful sale, plant very healthy & is still happy, very knowledgeable & communication was great, would definitely buy from again. ― Robin F.

I have bought several plants from Michael that were very healthy and good specimens. He takes the time to provide informational handouts and education on how to be successful in growing them. He is easy to work with and will even meet you in a convenient location for pickup. ― Deb C.

The tea olive is GORGEOUS. I look forward to many more purchases with you! ― Gina D.

The two white crepe myrtles are super happy and have a lot of new growth already! Thank you for beautiful/healthy plants!!! ― Crissy W.

My Annabellas we're just as stated and he gave me some really great information about the care of them and we went over the best locations. Thanks again Michael! See you soon! ― Charity C.

―Professor Sargent Camellia

Incredibly attractive 4" wide fully double/peony red flowers bloom from late Winter to early Spring. Provides an upright bushy structure with dark green, evergreen foliage. It brings sophisticated color to your landscape when it is needed the most. Making it a beautiful ornamental visual standout. Its numerous flowers are the main attraction over Winter. This low maintenance shrub, is also resistant to deer, drought, heat and humidity. Perfect selection for a specimen, in beds, hedge, in groupings, focal point in mixed border, privacy screen, or background plant. See Specifications below. Shop the Professor Sargent Camellia for sale. Buy direct from a small family owned South Carolina grower.

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Item	Description
Special Features	Extremely attractive large 4" wide fully double/peony red flowers from late Winter to early Spring, unlike most other shrubs. Deer, drought (when established), heat, humidity resistant. Low maintenance.
Category	Evergreen shrub
Hardiness Zones	7-9 See Hardiness Zone Map below.
Growth Rate	Moderate, 1-1.5Ft. per year
Sun	Part Sun – Part Shade. Morning Sun with afternoon shade or filtered Sun, or all day filtered Sun. Avoid afternoon Sun to prevent leaf scorch.
Height	8-15Ft.
Width	5-8Ft.
Planting-General	Dig hole 2-3 times wide and1times deep as the root ball. Likes various soil types. Likes loam, clay (amended), sand (amended), and silt. Likes moist but well drained soil. Soil pH range is 5.0-6.5, thus acidic soil. Fine to add some 1-2” of mulch, or 3-4” pine straw to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
Planting-Spacing	Plant 5-6Ft. apart for tight solid hedge or screen, center to center. 12Ft. or more apart between shrubs, center to center for more space.
Watering	Average, low once established. Regular watering schedule during first growing season to establish deep roots. More often in extreme heat, or containers. Its roots do not like wet soil. Can add Root Stimulation which helps early root development and strengths roots, as well as, reduces plant shock.
Fertilizing	Feed with acid fertilizer in the Spring. Keep roots cool with a layer of mulch to retain moisture during heat of Summer and colder months of Winter.
Pruning	Prune after flowering in the Spring. Do not over prune. Prune to maintain shape, remove dead or weak branches. Always use clean shears to avoid possibly spreading diseases.
Deer	Deer do not favor their taste. If in a high deer area, spray every 3 to 6 months with deer repellent.
Flowers	Provides large attractive 4" wide fully double/peony red flowers from late Winter to early Spring.