They originate from the coastal forests of southern Japan and were introduced by Dutch traders into Europe in 1869. There are many cultivars available in a range of flower colours. Flowers are generally single or semi-double.
This feature is attractive in rainy climates as unlike the japonica varieties where the rain drenched brown blossoms hang onto the branch, sasanqua varieties gracefully drop their petals to the ground once finished blooming.
They are best in the garden, as they do better with some winter protection from cold winds. They can be grown singularly or as a hedge. A great location is an area that has part sun to shade, in acidic well drained soil.
Planting in an area where you can enjoy the winter blooms while passing by or through a window is ideal.
You can even espalier it against the house, where it can benefit from shelter and if the blooms are protected from winter rains they will last longer. (Be sure to water occasionally in winter and more often in summer if it is under an overhang.) Yuletide is a favourite as it has beautiful single red flowers with golden stamen centres.
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| 'Yuletide' Camellia |
Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide'
This evergreen camellia delivers brilliant fiery red single blooms with bright yellow stamens. Blooms offer truly breathtaking colour contrast against the glossy dark green foliage. 'Yuletide' is an excellent addition to the winter garden. Flowers bloom in late fall through early winter. Excellent choice for a colorful hedge or screen, espalier, and border shrub. Filtered sun is best. Grows 8-10 ft in height and width. Hardy in zones 7-10.
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| 'Apple Blossom' Camellia |
Apple Blossom Camellia
Camellia sasanqua 'Apple Blossom'
This evergreen shrub delivers white blooms edged in pink with golden yellow stamens at the center. Flowers bloom in late fall through early December. It's dense habit makes it an excellent choice as a hedge, a screen or as an espalier against a fence. Flowers are bright and beautiful against its dark green foliage. Versatile performer. Filtered sun is best. Grows to 10ft in height and width. Hardy in zones 7-10.
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| 'Kanjiro' Camellia |
A stunning Camellia with cerise-pink semi-double, slightly fragrant blooms edged in red. Golden yellow stamens appear at the center. It has a dense semi-weeping habit and glossy dark green foliage. An excellent evergreen shrub for foundation plantings and backgrounds. Blooms in fall through winter. Filtered sun in best. Grows 8-10ft in height and width. Hardy in zones 7-10. Evergreen.
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| 'Setsugekka' Camellia |
Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka'
This versatile evergreen shrub displays profuse white, semi-double flowers with ruffled edges in October through early December. It's an excellent choice for a colourful hedge or screen, espalier or as a border shrub. Glossy evergreen foliage adds year round interest. 'Setsugekka' is a moderately sized, upright growing plant to 8-10ft tall and wide. It tolerates a wide variety of conditions including sun or shade. Water regularly. Hardy in zones 7-10.
Good Camellia Links:
- American Camellia Society
- International Camellia Society
- Camellias on Wikipedia
Art's Nursery carries a wide variety of Sasanqua and Japonica Camellia varieties. For an up-to-date availability, please check our website or call 604.882.1201 for more information.
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