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Camellia sasanqua

Sansanqua or Sun Camellia

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

In contrast to other Camellias, this broad-leaved evergreen shrub has small foliage and a more open habit. Its long shoots are easily trained on a wall or fence. Flowering occurs in the fall to early winter, and produces single to fully double blossoms. There should be an incorporation of organic material into the planting bed.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

Pink, Red, White, Multi-Colored

Flower Season

Winter, Fall

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

Brown

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Spanish, Tropical, Woodland

Accenting Features

Espalier, Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.