Camellia Forest Nursery Camellia sasanqua Leslie Ann
Best vibrant bloomer for enhancing diverse garden landscapes.
This award-winning Camellia sasanqua cultivar offers beautiful blooms from fall into early winter. Its evergreen nature and upright growth make it a reliable ornamental shrub. While not edible, it provides significant visual appeal and is suitable for container gardening, adding late-season color to your landscape.
$25.00
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking late-season floral interest and unique color combinations.
- Homeowners desiring a multi-purpose, year-round structural plant.
- Busy gardeners wanting a beautiful, enduring plant with minimal fuss.
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in very cold or excessively hot, humid climates.
- Planters with neutral or alkaline soil needing significant preparation.
- Individuals needing rapid landscape coverage or instant garden impact.
Performance breakdown
Ornamental Impact
Award-winning blooms provide exceptional late-season color for any landscape.
Container Versatility
Upright growth habit makes this an ideal choice for patio pots.
Seasonal Longevity
Evergreen foliage ensures visual interest well beyond the autumn bloom cycle.
Hardiness Reliability
Thrives in Zone 7b but requires protection in colder northern climates.
Maintenance Ease
Predictable growth rate simplifies long-term pruning and garden management.
Sensory Appeal
Stunning visual display is unfortunately offset by a lack of fragrance.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Camellia sasanqua
Cultivar
Leslie Ann
USDA Hardiness Zone
7b
Growth Habit
Upright
Growth Rate
Moderate
Bloom Time
October to December
Bloom Size
2-3 inches
Plant Type
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Evergreen
Yes
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