Sasanqua Camellia, Autumn Camellia
Camelliasasanqua 'Shishi Gashira'

Family: Theaceae (tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Camellia (kuh-MEE-lee-a)
Species: sasanqua (suh-SAN-kwuh)
Cultivar: Shishi Gashira
Additional cultivar information: (aka Shishigashira)
Hybridized by Zasshi 1894

Height

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
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