Camellia

About this plant

The 'Autumn Rocket' Camellia, a prized selection of Camellia sasanqua, brings a much-needed splash of color to the autumn landscape. Its profusion of single to semi-double, bright pink flowers with golden-yellow centers provides a stunning contrast to its deep green, lustrous leaves. This elegant evergreen shrub offers a refined texture and upright, slightly spreading habit, making it an excellent choice for a variety of garden applications. Use it as a specimen plant, a focal point in mixed borders, or for creating a beautiful, informal hedge that provides year-round interest and privacy. Beyond its striking beauty, 'Autumn Rocket' is relatively low-maintenance once established, celebrated for its vigor and consistent bloom. Its early-season flowering ensures your garden remains vibrant long after other plants have faded, adding cheer and elegance through the cooler months.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Plant in well-draining, acidic soil amended with organic matter. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods and while flowering. Prune after flowering to shape and remove any dead or crossing branches. Protect from harsh winter winds.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.