Sasanqua Camellia, Autumn Camellia 'Shishi Gashira'

Camelliasasanqua

Family
Theaceae (tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Camellia (kuh-MEE-lee-a)
Species
sasanqua (suh-SAN-kwuh)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Bloom Time
N/A
Foliage
Rose/Mauve
Red
Other Details
Other details
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Textured
Seed Collecting
Category
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Shrubs
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Sacramento, California

Wilmington, Delaware

Pensacola, Florida

Trenton, Florida

Atlanta, Georgia

Augusta, Georgia

Cumming, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Baton Rouge, Louisiana(2 reports)

Echo, Louisiana

Scott, Louisiana

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Morehead City, North Carolina

Conway, South Carolina

Chandler, Texas

Cibolo, Texas

Houston, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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(Zone 8a) | December 2021 | positive

Beautiful plant, mine is planted inground, morning sun, afternoon shade. Started blooming in November.

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Conway, SC (Zone 8b) | January 2008 | positive

Very strong, reliable bloomer in Coastal South Carolina; usually starts to bloom in late November/early December and lasts through mid to...Read More

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