Camellia, Autumn Camellia, Sasanqua Camellia 'Sparkling Burgundy'

Camelliasasanqua

Family
Theaceae (tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Camellia (kuh-MEE-lee-a)
Species
sasanqua (suh-SAN-kwuh)
Synonym
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Light Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
Pink
Other Details
Other details
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Textured
Seed Collecting
Category
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By air layering
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
Perennials
Shrubs
Regional

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

Decatur, Georgia

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Morehead City, North Carolina

Conway, South Carolina

Summerville, South Carolina

Palestine, Texas

Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Summerville, SC (Zone 8a) | December 2005 | positive

Although slow growing, Camellia sasanqua 'Sparkling burgundy' provides many hours of enjoyment, with blooming starting in mid-October an...Read More

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