Camellia (Sasanqua)
FamilyTheaceae
ColorPink, White, Red
Bloom SeasonFall-Winter
MeaningAdoration, perfection
Native ToJapan
About the Camellia (Sasanqua)
Blooms earlier than standard camellias, flowering from October through January. The flowers are smaller but more abundant. They have a delicate fragrance that most camellias lack. They are more sun-tolerant than C. japonica. Over 300 cultivars exist. They are native to Japan. They make excellent hedging plants. The leaves can be used for tea. They are evergreen with glossy foliage. They prefer acidic soil. They are among the best winter-flowering shrubs. They can live 100+ years.