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Cleopatra camellia

Camellia sasanqua 'Cleopatra'

Camellia sasanqua 'Cleopatra' is a compact evergreen shrub with glossy, serrated leaves and rose-pink, semi-double flowers from autumn into winter. A ten-year estimate places it near 6 feet, while an eventual size estimate reaches about 8 to 13 feet tall and wide, so allow room beyond its early footprint. Its evergreen foliage and seasonal flowers suit an accent planting or a loose screen or hedge. In Southwest Washington, choose a sheltered position with sun to partial shade, preferably away from strong afternoon sun and drying winter wind. Moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil supports growth; avoid low spots where water collects.

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At a glance

Mature height
about 8–13 ft eventually
Mature spread
about 8–13 ft eventually
Light
Sun to partial shade; shelter from strong afternoon sun
Hardiness
H4 (UK rating); choose a sheltered site

The right plant, the right place

Make room for something good.

Rose-pink flowers and evergreen leaves make this camellia suitable as an accent. With enough room, it can also serve in a loose hedge or screen.

Where to plant

Choose a sheltered position in sun to partial shade. Protection from strong afternoon sun and drying winter wind is useful.

Through the seasons

Semi-double, rose-pink flowers appear from autumn into winter. Glossy, serrated leaves remain through the year.

Southwest Washington gardens

Give it a good start.

In Southwest Washington, shelter and drainage are important siting considerations. The species is cultivated in Oregon, but local performance of 'Cleopatra' has not been established.

Soil, drainage & water

Plant in moist, well-drained soil that is acidic to neutral. Avoid low spots where water collects around the roots.

A little care goes a long way

Growing well, season after season.

Maintain moisture while the shrub establishes, especially during dry periods. Check soil before watering so roots do not sit in saturated ground.

Know what to look for

Common growing concerns.

Symptoms can have more than one cause. These notes are a starting point for observing your plant and improving its growing conditions.

Cottony camellia scale

Cottony egg masses beneath leaves, sticky honeydew, black sooty mold, and pale or yellowing foliage.

Help your plant thrive

Check leaf undersides for scales and egg masses. Remove them by hand when practical, and avoid broad-spectrum insecticides that harm their predators.

Oedema

Watery blisters, often beneath leaves, that become brown or yellowish and corky.

Help your plant thrive

Keep soil appropriately moist without waterlogging it, and avoid low-lying, humid sites.

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