What is the common name for Camellia sasanqua?

Thunb. Camellia sasanqua, with common name sasanqua camellia, is a species of Camellia native to China and Japan.

What grows well with Camellia sasanqua?

Healthy Camellia Plant Companions When it comes to choosing camellia plant companions, consider plants such as hostas, rhododendrons, ferns, or azaleas. Camellias are shallow-rooted plants, which means they won’t thrive next to trees or shrubs with long, complex root systems.

What is the fastest growing sasanqua camellias?

One of the fastest-growing varieties for a hedge is ‘Plantation Pink’, which has single pink flowers.

What does a Camellia sasanqua look like?

The evergreen foliage of Camellia sasanqua is equally beautiful, with many cultivars emerging coppery-bronze and maturing to glossy, deep green. Half the size of the leaves of Camellia japonica, the leaves of sasanqua camellias are however less coarse.

What is the difference between a Camellia and a sasanqua?

While the Japanese (Camellia japonica) and sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua) camellias are very similar, the main difference between the two species is their bloom time. Japanese camellias may bloom between fall and spring, depending on the cultivar.

Do sasanqua camellias need full sun?

Also, consider how much sunlight you have available: Japanese camellias do best with a bit of morning sun and afternoon shade or dappled sun all day, while sasanqua camellias prefer full sun. Most camellias will survive the winter in zones 7 to 10 (plus there are some new varieties that will also survive in zone 6).

Are Camellia sasanqua slow growing?

As a general rule most camellia species will prefer a semi-shade position rather than full sun, the exception however are sasanquas which are quite sun hardy. Camellias are considered relatively slow growing, as a result all species will be quite happy in a pot or tub.

Can sasanqua camellia grow in shade?

Camellia Sun or Shade Many cultivars tolerate more sun as they mature, but they prefer dappled sun in the late morning or early afternoon. Too much sun can cause sunscald on the shrub’s glossy evergreen leaves. Try to provide shade in the early morning or late afternoon sun.

How do you grow sasanqua camellia?

Sasanqua camellias prefer a slightly acid, humus rich soil with good drainage. They will grow in either full sun or partial shade. Fertilise in spring with camellia and azalea food, and mulch with compost or milled cow manure. When putting in a hedge of sasanqua camellias, space plants about 1 metre (3′) apart.

How can you tell the difference between Camellia japonica and Camellia sasanqua?

Japonica is the “traditional” Camellia species, known for its larger – although still serrated – leaves. The floral display is far more showy than Camellia Sasanqua.
Camellia Sasanqua is a species that almost makes our “Common Hedge Plants” list.