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Camellia sasanqua Yume

Camellia sasanqua Yume
Autumn Camellia, Christmas Camellia

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I received it in November, in flower. It's the 1st of April, it's still in bloom, magnificent. I'm delighted!

Sabrina, 02/04/2023

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Camellia sasanqua Yume, abundant flowering in pink and white from October to January.
Flower size
7 cm
Height at maturity
1 m
Spread at maturity
1.20 m
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -12°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time February to March
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Compact bush with autumn flowering, Camellia sasanqua Yume is an original variety with small bicoloured flowers, white on the edges and pink in the center.

Appreciated for its long flowering period, this variety blooms from October and produces abundant flowers until January. It forms a compact 1m (3 ft) tall and 1.20m (4 ft) wide bush and produces single flowers, approximately 4-5cm in diameter, white on the edges of the petals and deep pink in the center.

The elliptical leaves of the camellia are dark green, measuring 5 to 8 cm (2 to 3 in) in length and are evergreen. Hardy down to -12°C, this variety thrives in partial shade, protected from cold winds. It prefers acidic, humus-rich, moist, and light soils.

Plant Camellia sasanqua Yume in an ericaceous bed alongside azaleas, skimmia, Pieris, and heathers. Its compact size allows for container cultivation: place it on a partially shaded terrace and bring the pot indoors as soon as the cold sets in, to enjoy the flowers for longer.

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Camellia sasanqua Yume (Flowering) Flowering
Camellia sasanqua Yume (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1 m
Spread at maturity 1.20 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time October to December
Flower size 7 cm
Fragrance Fragrant

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Camellia

Species

sasanqua

Cultivar

Yume

Family

Theaceae

Other common names

Autumn Camellia, Christmas Camellia

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference79841

Planting and care

Camellia sasanqua can be grown in a fairly shady site sheltered from cold and drying winds. You can grow it in full sun but the roots must remain cool. Plant in a cool, humus-rich, 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. Beware of late frosts that can damage the flowers and buds. Water during dry periods to prevent the bush dropping flower buds.

Planting period

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

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -12°C (USDA zone 8a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure 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 prune any stems that prevent the bush from maintaining its compact appearance. Remove faded flowers if you don't want fruits and remove 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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