Sasanqua Camellia, Autumn Camellia
Camelliasasanqua 'Pure Silk'

Family: Theaceae (tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Camellia (kuh-MEE-lee-a)
Species: sasanqua (suh-SAN-kwuh)
Cultivar: Pure Silk
1999

Height

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
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

Foliage
Magenta (pink-purple)
White/Near White

Other details
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured

Seed Collecting

Category
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By grafting

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow
Shrubs