Cotton Candy Camellia

Scientific Name: Camellia sasanqua ‘Cotton Candy’
Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
Sun Requirements: Partial sun to partial shade (tolerates full morning sun with afternoon protection)
Water Requirements: Moderate; prefers evenly moist, well-drained, acidic soil
Mature Size: 6–8 ft tall x 4–6 ft wide
USDA Hardiness Zones: 7–9
Bloom Time: Fall to early winter
Description: A charming camellia with soft pink, semi-double blooms that resemble spun cotton candy. The flowers appear in abundance against glossy, dark green foliage, providing cheerful color when most plants have finished blooming. Upright and well-branched, this variety works beautifully as a hedge, specimen, or foundation planting in southern landscapes.