Camellia Sasanqua Is A Breathtaking Colorful Shrub

The Camellias Sasanqua is one of the most beautiful shrubs in zones seven through nine. There are some varieties that will grow in the tropical zone ten. The Sasanqua blooms earlier then the Common variety, usually in the fall season. You can choose different variations and get blossoms from February through November.

The Sasanqua is considered an evergreen and the mature height can reach anywhere from six to ten feet. There are a couple of varieties that will go to fifteen feet. Their width varies from four to eight feet. They prefer the shade but will do fine if receiving some sun. This plant family is one of the most popular specimens in the southern parts of the United States as well as Japan. It is used for focal points in many Japanese gardens. Here are some other ideas from the Japanese heritage, called the Yen Garden. The Yen creates an atmosphere of tranquility from natural features of rocks and many different plant species.

The vivid colors of the Sasanqua flowers range from white, pink, red to burgundy and some varieties create a double bloom. There are many areas in your landscape to incorporate these vibrant shrubs. A very popular use is in a entrance way to a garden or driveway. A mass planting in a particular part of a semi shaded garden bed. Browse through the garden projects section and get some ideas for planting Sasanqua Camellias. Camellias do wonderful on a trellis or a back drop to small shrubs or perennial flowers. The Sasanqua doesn't require much care and can be pruned if you want to keep the height and width under control. Dead head the flowers after bloom time. One style of plants I love to use with the Sasanquas are the Azaleas. They work wonderful acting as a backdrop with a mass planting of Gumpo Azaleas in the front.

Below are ten different species of the Sasanquas. We shot these pictures yesterday and as you can see, most are in full bloom now as well as budding.

Alabama Beauty	Dark Pinkish Red

The Bud	Cleopatra

Mine - No - Yuki	Full Plant

Pink Saranade	Many Blossoms

Sparkling Burgundy	Deep Rich Color

Stephanie's Golden Pink	Full Bloom

Stetsugeka	Bud Of Stetsugeka

Cotton Candy	Bright Yellow Center

Leslie Ann

Yuletide

The Sasanqua Camellias are so exhilarating to view in any style garden. Some of the highlights are the Cleopatra has double blooms. The Yuletide is a dwarf shrub growing four to six feet high and a spectacular specimen at Christmas time. The Leslie Ann is all white except for pink edging around the entire flower. Each of these shrubs are unique and represent a wonderful aspect of the Camellia family. Stay tuned as later this week I will be doing another gallery page on the Japonica. I hope this has enlighten you a little on one of the souths most previous blossoms!