What is the difference between a Camellia and an sasanqua?

What is the difference between a Camellia and an sasanqua?

Camellia Japonica and Camellia Sasanquas are both Camellias, but with different qualities. Japonica’s are what most people think of when they think Camellia, with the large flower that blooms in winter and early spring whereas Sasanqua’s have smaller flowers and bloom in the fall.

How fast does a sasanqua camellia grow?

This shrub grows at a slow rate, with height increases of less than 12″ per year.

Will sasanqua camellias grow in shade?

Sasanqua varieties tend to do best in full sun or part shade, while Japanese varieties typically thrive in partial to full shade and don’t do well in direct sun. Regardless of which kind you choose, you’ll want to keep the soil consistently moist but ensure it has good drainage.

Do sasanqua camellias need full sun?

Also, consider how much sunlight you have available: Japanese camellias do best with a bit of morning sun and afternoon shade or dappled sun all day, while sasanqua camellias prefer full sun. Most camellias will survive the winter in zones 7 to 10 (plus there are some new varieties that will also survive in zone 6).

What can I plant with sasanqua camellias?

When it comes to choosing camellia plant companions, consider plants such as hostas, rhododendrons, ferns, or azaleas. Camellias are shallow-rooted plants, which means they won’t thrive next to trees or shrubs with long, complex root systems. For instance, you may want to avoid poplars, willows, or elms.

How do you grow sasanqua camellias?

A part shade lover, Camellia sasanqua is best grown in consistently moist, acidic, organically rich, well-drained soils. Apply a root mulch (leaves or shredded bark) and provide a site sheltered from cold, dry winds as buds and flowers may be damaged by cold winds.

How do you plant sasanqua camellias?

The following steps should be followed when planting a camellia.

1. Dig a hole at least two feet wider than the root ball.
2. Leave soil in the center of the hole undisturbed to prevent settling.
3. Place the rootball on a the column of soil in the center of the hole.
4. The top of ball should be slightly above soil level.

How do you care for a Camellia sasanqua?

Camellia care is pretty simple; plant in a shade to part sun area (morning sun, afternoon shade) with rich soil. As the plants mature and the canopy provides shade to roots, they can take more sun. Camellias like ample moisture and well-drained soil. Water during dry conditions to encourage new growth.

How do you care for a sasanqua camellia?

How far apart should I plant sasanqua camellias?

Sasanqua camellias form a dense evergreen hedge 2 to 3 metres tall in three to five years. When selecting camellias for hedging, choose named varieties that grow to the height and width required and space them 50 to 90 centimetres apart.

What is the best camellia for hedging?

HEDGING AND SCREENING Plant large camellias around a metre apart but place low hedges 30–40cm apart. Good choices for a metre high hedge are ‘Little Liane’ (white) or ‘Paradise Petite’ (pink). For a taller hedge consider the pink-flowered ‘Plantation Pink’.