Shishi Gashira Camellia

Shishi Gashira Camellia - Rose Pink Evergreen Flowering Shrub | 4-6 Feet Tall, Individual Plants

Bring vibrant fall color and dense evergreen structure to your landscape with the Shishi Gashira Camellia. This popular evergreen shrub is known for its abundant rose-pink blooms and compact, spreading growth habit. Blooming from fall into early winter, Shishi Gashira adds brilliant seasonal color when many plants have finished flowering. Its glossy dark green foliage provides year-round beauty while forming a dense, tidy shrub that works beautifully in a variety of landscape designs.

Unlike taller camellia varieties, Shishi Gashira features a naturally lower, spreading form that makes it ideal for hedges, borders, and foundation plantings. Its semi-double rose-pink blooms appear in abundance against the rich evergreen foliage, creating a striking display during the cooler months. Durable, versatile, and easy to grow once established, Shishi Gashira Camellia offers dependable seasonal interest with minimal maintenance.

Why You'll Love the Shishi Gashira Camellia

Beautiful Fall Blooms: Rose-pink semi-double flowers bloom heavily from fall into early winter, bringing vibrant color to the landscape.

Compact Evergreen Growth: Growing 4 to 6 feet tall and 5 to 8 feet wide at maturity with a dense, spreading habit, making it ideal for hedges and borders.

Year-Round Foliage: Glossy dark green evergreen leaves provide lasting structure and texture in the garden throughout every season.

Versatile Landscape Plant: Its lower growth habit makes it perfect for foundation plantings, flowering hedges, and layered landscape designs.

Shishi Gashira Camellia Details

Botanical Name: Camellia sasanqua 'Shishi Gashira'
Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
Mature Size: 48-72" tall × 60-96" wide (compact spreading habit)
Growth Rate: Moderate growth rate
Light: Partial shade to filtered sun (tolerates more sun than japonica varieties)
Soil: Well-drained, acidic soil rich in organic matter
Water: Water regularly until established, prefers consistent moisture
USDA Hardiness Zones: 7, 8, 9

Growing Conditions

Soil Adaptability: Performs best in evenly moist, well-drained acidic soil enriched with organic matter. Avoid poorly drained or heavy clay soils.

Light Requirements: Thrives in partial shade to filtered sun and tolerates more direct sunlight than many camellia varieties, especially in cooler climates.

Hardiness: USDA zones 7-9, making it suitable for southern and mild temperate regions with protection from extreme cold.

Care Instructions

Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during bud formation.

Pruning: Prune lightly after flowering if needed to maintain shape or control size. This variety responds well to shaping for hedge or border use.

Fertilizing: Apply a fertilizer formulated for camellias or acid-loving plants in early spring to promote healthy foliage and strong flowering performance.

Landscaping Uses

Versatile Applications: Shishi Gashira Camellia’s compact size and fall blooms make it suitable for: foundation plantings, flowering hedges, borders, woodland gardens, and specimen plantings.

Hedge & Border Excellence: Its dense branching and spreading habit make it an excellent choice for creating low flowering hedges or colorful borders along walkways and garden beds.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far apart should I plant Shishi Gashira Camellia? For hedges, plant 5 to 6 feet apart on center to allow plants to fill in while maintaining healthy airflow.

When does Shishi Gashira Camellia bloom? This variety typically blooms from fall into early winter, depending on climate and growing conditions.

Is Shishi Gashira Camellia evergreen? Yes, it maintains its glossy dark green foliage year round, providing consistent structure and beauty in every season.