PLANT JOURNAL
COMMON NAME Fall Blooming Camellia
BOTANICAL NAME Camellia sasanqua (native to Japan)
ZONE 7a – 9b They tend to be a bit hardier than Camellia
Japonica varieties.
SIZE 6-10’ HT, 4-7’ SP They tend to be smaller than
Camellia japonica varieties
FOLIAGE Evergreen leaves, a bit leathery in texture, usually glossy
FLOWER Blooms in late fall to early winter.
‘Autumn Moon’ – pure white, 8’ H, 3’ SP
‘Autumn Spirit’ – deep pink, 4-6’ H & SP
‘Bonanza’ – fuchsia-red, 4’ H, 8’ SP
‘Cleopatra’ – wavy pink, lg yellow center, 6-8’ H & SP
‘Kanjiro’ – rose-pink, sm yellow center, 8-10’ H &SP
‘Survivor’ – white, lg yellow center, 6-8’ H, 5’ SP
‘Yuletide’ – red, lg yellow center, 6’ H, 4’ SP
GROWING CONDITIONS Full Sun to Part Shade,
Moist soil, well drained
We are on the Northern cusp for the Camellia in general. Protect from winter winds. Have seen success when eastern exposure with a wall at its back. An enclosed courtyard garden would be an excellent location.
Drought tolerant
Salt tolerant
NOTES Deer Resistant
