Camellia sasanqua 'Little Pearl'

Camellia sasanqua Little Pearl'

Flower name
Camellia sasanqua 'Little Pearl'
Scientific name
Camellia sasanqua Little Pearl'
AliasCamellia sasanqua, sasanqua, 寒椿, Little Pearl
Place of originhorticultural variety
Place of floweringGarden, Bonsai, Potted flower
Flowering seasonJanuary, November, December

What is 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