Sasanqua Camellia
Camellia sasanqua
Also listed as Camellia miyagii, Camellia tegmentosa
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Sasanqua Camellia is an evergreen shrub prized for its fragrant flowers that bloom in fall and winter when few other plants are in bloom. It tolerates more sun and heat than Japanese Camellias, making it more adaptable to warmer gardens.
Why grow it
Sasanqua Camellia extends the camellia season into fall and winter when Japanese Camellia (Camellia japonica) typically does not bloom. It demonstrates superior tolerance for direct sun and heat compared to its Japanese relative, making it a better choice for gardens with afternoon exposure or in warmer growing zones. The fragrant flowers arrive when few other ornamentals are in bloom, offering visual interest during dormant months.
Watch out for
Young plants benefit from afternoon shade during establishment, particularly in hot climates, even though mature plants tolerate full sun better than Japanese Camellias. Flower buds can be damaged by hard freezes in marginal climates, potentially reducing bloom in years with late frost events. Like other camellias, it prefers acidic, well-draining soil and may show chlorosis in neutral or alkaline conditions.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Theaceae
Native Range
Japan
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Sasanqua Camellia is an evergreen shrub prized for its fragrant flowers that bloom in fall and winter when few other plants are in bloom. It tolerates more sun and heat than Japanese Camellias, making it more adaptable to warmer gardens.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Sasanqua Camellia grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Sasanqua Camellia extends the camellia season into fall and winter when Japanese Camellia (Camellia japonica) typically does not bloom. It demonstrates superior tolerance for direct sun and heat compared to its Japanese relative, making it a better choice for gardens with afternoon exposure or in warmer growing zones. The fragrant flowers arrive when few other ornamentals are in bloom, offering visual interest during dormant months.
Watch out for
Young plants benefit from afternoon shade during establishment, particularly in hot climates, even though mature plants tolerate full sun better than Japanese Camellias. Flower buds can be damaged by hard freezes in marginal climates, potentially reducing bloom in years with late frost events. Like other camellias, it prefers acidic, well-draining soil and may show chlorosis in neutral or alkaline conditions.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Theaceae
Native Range
Japan
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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