Sasanqua Camellia, Autumn Camellia 'Kanjiro'

Camelliasasanqua

Family
Theaceae (tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Camellia (kuh-MEE-lee-a)
Species
sasanqua (suh-SAN-kwuh)
Synonym
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
N/A
Foliage
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Other Details
Other details
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Textured
Seed Collecting
Category
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By grafting
By simple layering
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Trees
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mobile, Alabama

Capistrano Beach, California

Wilmington, Delaware

Ormond Beach, Florida

Punta Gorda, Florida

Trenton, Florida

Alpharetta, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Independence, Louisiana

Clemmons, North Carolina

Garner, North Carolina

Pinehurst, North Carolina

Ladys Island, South Carolina

Garland, Texas

Houston, Texas(2 reports)

Manor, Texas

Missouri City, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Shepherd, Texas

Seattle, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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San Antonio, TX | December 2009 | positive

I got this plant from a friend last christmas it had not grown for her. I put it in a pot and two weeks ago it started blooming, beautif...Read More

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Independence, LA (Zone 8b) | July 2007 | positive

I love camellias and have grown both the camellia japonicas and sasanqua here. We've also had success grafting and rooting the japonicas...Read More

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Garland, TX | December 2006 | positive

I bought this plant on sale from Walmart fall of 2005 and its been in the pot since then. A week ago my husband noticed beautiful rose co...Read More

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Shepherd, TX (Zone 8b) | January 2006 | positive

Beautiful deep rosy-pink with blossoms that have a scent close to rose. Great nectar plant in the late winter for bees.

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Missouri City, TX (Zone 9a) | January 2006 | positive

Easy to grow, very beautiful blooms lasting several days, great late fall/early winter color. Needs shade in summer but in winter can tolerate sun.

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