They bloom when nothing else does — fall through early spring — and give you glossy evergreen structure year-round. The soul of a Southern shade garden.
Foundation, evergreen screening, and a focal specimen near the porch.
Acidic, well-drained soil with afternoon shade. Sasanqua takes more sun than japonica. Mulch.
A sasanqua (early) + a japonica (late) extends bloom across the whole cold season.
Widely available; large selection at Southern garden centers.
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