Gardener's Guide to Compact Plants by Jessica Walliser

Author:Jessica Walliser
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
Published: 2019-03-03T16:00:00+00:00

Marge Miller™ Camellia

COMMON NAME: Marge Miller™ Camellia

BOTANICAL NAME: Camellia sasanqua ‘Marge Miller’

PLANT TYPE: Flowering evergreen shrub/groundcover

MATURE DIMENSIONS: 1 foot tall; 3 to 4 feet wide

HARDINESS: Winter hardy down to 0°F (USDA Zones 7–10)

IDEAL SUN CONDITIONS: Partial sun

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: A quintessential southern beauty, camellias deserve a place in every home garden, but full-sized camellias are far too big for smaller backyards. This dwarf variety acts more like a groundcover than a shrub. Marge Miller’s™ naturally spreading form produces blooms from fall through winter. Plant it at the top of a wall for a shower of cascading, pink, double-petaled blooms that look much like roses. The glossy green foliage is a knockout, too.

CARE REQUIREMENTS: Consistent moisture is key with camellias, so mulch the plants well. This also helps keep roots cool. Use an acid fertilizer after flowering each year to keep the plants in tip-top shape.

EXTRA INFO: This Australian introduction is the first prostrate camellia in the world. It’s a spectacular choice for mass plantings in warm climates.

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