Camellia sasanqua 'Autumn Rocket' ~ Autumn Rocket Camellia cutting-flowers Tolerates deer and Black Walnuts

Tolerates deer and Black Walnuts

The oval dark green leaves emerge burgundy and turn dark red in fall

IMAGE: Rob Duval

The flowers are highly attractive to butterflies

Camellia sasanqua 'Autumn Rocket' ~ Autumn Rocket Camellia cutting-flowers Tolerates deer and Black WalnutsAutumn Rocket Camellia is a dense fast growing evergreen shrub with a columnar upright habit and narrow glossy leaves that stay deep green year round. The pink and white buds open to lightly ruffled semi double to anemone form white flowers that bloom in fall into winter which attracts butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well drained soil. Type: Shrub Height: 8 10 Spread: 3 4 Spacing: 3. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Full