Camellia Sasanqua Is A Breathtaking Colorful Shrub

The Sasanqua blooms earlier then the Japonica, usually in the fall season. You can choose different variations and get blossoms from February through November.

The Sasanqua is considered an evergreen and 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 Zen Garden. The Zen creates an atmosphere of tranquility from natural features of rocks, water, 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 an entrance way to a garden or driveway. A mass planting in a particular part of a semi shaded garden bed is stunning.

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 Azaleas.

They work wonderful acting as a backdrop with a mass planting of Gumpo Azaleas in the front.

Here are some other varieties of Sasanquas for you to enjoy. You can make entire landscape or garden out of this family. The beauty and unique characteristics are breathtaking.

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The Sasanqua Camellias are so exhilarating to view in any style garden. Some of the highlights are the Cleopatra and its 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.

Check out Camellias: The Gardener's Encyclopedia by Jennifer Trehanne.

Great information and ideas just for you. Wonderful gift idea for that special gardener any time of the year.


This plant family has so much potential for your future gardens and landscape. I hope this has enlighten you a little on one of the south's most previous blossoms!