Almost Eden Plants Sasanqua Camellia
Best vibrant shrub for reliable garden beauty.
This vigorous evergreen shrub offers late-season bright pink blooms, a rarity for Sasanquas. It's more adaptable than other camellias, tolerating a range of conditions and soils. Ideal for hedges or as a specimen, it brings color and structure to the garden, even in containers.
$19.99
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant color and interest during the cooler seasons
- Homeowners desiring a flexible evergreen shrub for diverse landscape designs
- Busy individuals wanting year-round garden structure without constant upkeep
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with alkaline or heavy clay soils needing significant soil amendment
- Northern gardeners in USDA zones below 7 who experience severe winters
- Plant parents preferring completely pest-resistant varieties for a worry-free experience
Performance breakdown
Bloom Impact
Vibrant pink flowers provide a high-contrast finish to the garden season.
Environmental Adaptability
Highly versatile across various light conditions and soil environments.
Maintenance Ease
Requires specific acidic soil conditions and seasonal pruning for optimal health.
Landscape Versatility
Excellent structure for privacy screens, hedges, or standalone container displays.
Pest Resilience
Natural deer resistance minimizes the need for protective garden interventions.
Growth Vigor
Strong, upright development ensures a substantial presence in any landscape.
Key Specs
Grows To
8-12'H x 6-8'W
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones (2012)
7,8,9
Outdoor Light
Full sun, Mostly sunny, Part shade, morning sun, Part sun, Filtered shade, Bright shade
Indoor Light
Cool direct sunlight (like early morning, late afternoon, or filtered), High indirect sunlight if overwintering indoors
pH Range
Acidic, Mildly Acidic
Soil & Moisture
Average moist, fertile, humus rich, acidic soils with good drainage and a deep organic mulch.
Flowering Period
Late season - March to April
Fertilizing
Use a balanced, slow release, nonburning fertilizer for acid loving plants. Late winter or early spring until about midsummer.
Pruning
Once the Camellia flowering season has ended in mid-late spring, before buds set in summer.
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