{"product_id":"camellia-lutchuensis","title":"Camellia lutchuensis (Ryukyu Camellia)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCamellia lutchuensis\u003c\/strong\u003e is valued for seasonal interest, structure, and the role it plays in PNW gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCamellias are the iconic broadleaf evergreen shrubs of the southern garden, beloved for glossy dark leaves and rose-like winter or spring flowers in white, pink, or red. C. japonica blooms in late winter and spring; C. sasanqua in fall and early winter. Both thrive in PNW coastal gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart shade to dappled shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil. Hardy USDA Zone 7 to 9. Site sheltered from hot afternoon sun and cold drying winds. Plant high in acidic, well-drained soil; mulch lightly with pine fines. Watch for petal blight on flowers, scale insects, and root rot in poorly drained sites. Generally trouble-free in PNW gardens once sited well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a Pacific Northwest native flowering shrub of similar character, consider \u003cstrong\u003ePhiladelphus lewisii\u003c\/strong\u003e (Mock Orange, Idaho state flower) for fragrant white spring blooms, or \u003cstrong\u003eHolodiscus discolor\u003c\/strong\u003e (Oceanspray) for cascading cream-white summer panicles supporting native pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","offers":[{"title":"3-gallon \/ Shinglehouse","offer_id":44009498181720,"sku":"01230901","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/dragonflyfarmlanglois.com\/products\/camellia-lutchuensis","provider":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}