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Camellia sasanqua Kanjiro

Camellia sasanqua Kanjiro
Autumn Camellia, Christmas Camellia

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Very beautiful camellia arrived with buds and it's already blooming. Can't wait to see it grow.

Sylvie, 27/10/2022

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Value-for-money
Camellia sasanqua Kanjiro is a bush with large semi-double fragrant flowers of bright pink, with a yellow heart.
Flower size
7 cm
Height at maturity
3 m
Spread at maturity
1.50 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -12°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

The Camellia sasanqua Kanjiro bush grows quite rapidly in clumps. Its upright habit contributes to making it more graceful than Camellia japonica. This less common 'sasanqua' variety blooms from November to February, only stopping when it gets too cold, on the shoots of the current year or those of the previous year. These large rosette flowers, 10 cm (4 in) in diameter, are semi-double and fragrant. The wavy petals are a beautiful bright pink shaded with carmine. The heart of the flower is bright yellow.

The broad elliptical leaves of the Camellia are dark green on top, paler on the underside. They are evergreen and measure 5 to 8 cm (2 to 3 in) long. The plant can reach a height of 3 m (10 ft) at full bloom. It is very hardy (-10° (14 °F)) and originates from Japan and China.

This bush is suitable everywhere. It is more commonly found in old-style gardens but deserves a place anywhere given its beauty. It can be placed at the back of hydrangea borders, as a lively hedge, as well as on its own in e.g. lawns and terraces. It makes for magnificent ground cover in shaded areas or on steep slopes. Plant it near the house to enjoy its autumn flowers. It can also be grown in a minimum 70 cm (28 in) diameter pot. In colder regions, you can bring it indoors to the veranda during flowering.

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Camellia sasanqua Kanjiro (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 3 m
Spread at maturity 1.50 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time January to February, November to December
Flower size 7 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Camellia

Species

sasanqua

Cultivar

Kanjiro

Family

Theaceae

Other common names

Autumn Camellia, Christmas Camellia

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference78301

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Planting and care

Camellia sasanqua likes a fairly shady spot sheltered from cold and drying winds. You can also grow it in full sun, but the roots need to stay cool. Plant it in a cool, humus-bearing, acidic and well-drained soil. Do not plant the bush too deeply, the top of the root ball should be covered with 3 cm (1.2 in) of soil. In winter, cover it with a 5 to 7 cm (2 to 3 in) thick mulch composed of leaf compost and crushed bark. Be careful of late frosts that can damage the flowers and buds. During dry periods, water the bush to prevent the dropping of flower buds. Camellia sasanqua can be susceptible to root rot, leaf spots and viruses. It can be attacked by aphids and scale insects that cause sooty mould, as well as by weevils.

Planting period

Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -12°C (USDA zone 8a) Show map
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Pruning is done every year after flowering. Lightly trim any stems that prevent the bush from maintaining its compact shape. Remove faded flowers if you don't want fruits and eliminate dead shoots.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time April to May
Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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