Camellia sasanqua 'Little Pearl'

The Little Pearl (Camellia sasanqua 'Little Pearl') is a variety of the sasanqua camellia, belonging to the Camellia genus of the family Theaceae. This cultivar originates in the United States and is a compact type of cold-resistant camellia, characterized by its small blooms with a diameter of around 5 cm. It flowers from mid-November to January, making it an early bloomer. The buds are pink, and the petals have a delicate blush of pale pink at the edges and on the back, forming a pure white, layered "shishi" blossom. It is well-suited for growing in pots or small gardens.

Common Name: Little Pearl of the Sasanqua "Kan-Tsubaki Group"
Scientific Name: Camellia sasanqua 'Little Pearl'
Japanese Name: Shishigashira
Chinese Name: 小珍珠
Classification: Plantae, Angiosperms, Eudicots, Ericales, Theaceae, Camellia
Growth Habit: Evergreen broadleaf shrub
Height: 1.2-1.8 m, Width: 1-1.5 m
Year Registered: November 1972
Registration Country: Altadena, California, USA
Registrant: Nuccio's Nurseries
Scientific Name: Camellia sasanqua 'Little Pearl'
Leaf Length: 5-5.5 cm
Leaf Shape: Oblong
Leaf Color: Dark green (upper surface), green (lower surface)
Leaf Margin: Serrated
Blooming Period: November to January (early blooming)
Petal Count: 21-30, multi-layered "shishi" type
Flower Color: White with a pale pink on the outer petals, small bloom (diameter: 5 cm)
Stamen Color: Pale yellow
Uses: Suitable for small gardens, pots, bonsai, and hedges

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Little Pearl of the Sasanqua "Kan-Tsubaki Group"