Camellia sasanqua 'Mr Ohta' ~ Mr. Ohta Camellia

Camellia sasanqua 'Mr Ohta' ~ Mr. Ohta CamelliaMr. Ohta Camellia is a fast growing evergreen shrub with a strong upright habit and glossy leaves that stay deep green year round. Large soft pink flowers bloom from fall into winter which attracts butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well drained soil. Sometimes sold as 'Mr. Otto'. Type: Shrub Height: 4 6 Spread: 2 3 Spacing: 2. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 10 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Pink Season of Interest: Fall,

Mr. Ohta Camellia is a fast-growing evergreen shrub with a strong upright habit and glossy leaves that stay deep green year-round.  Large soft pink flowers bloom from fall into winter which attracts butterflies.  Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well-drained soil.  

Sometimes sold as 'Mr. Otto'.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium maintenance. Too much water retention can increase susceptibility to fungal diseases, including root rot, black mold, blight, canker, anthracnose, and leaf spots.  Watch for aphids and spider mites.   Yellowing leaves indicate acidity too low. Fertilize monthly in spring and summer. If desired, remove all but one bud from each cluster to increase the size of the flower. Prune immediately after flowering.

LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Screening, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Aster, Forsythia, Phlox

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.