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We received some Sasanqua Camellia on Jul 20, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Last received Jul 20, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Pet toxicity: not on file, check before planting where pets chew
Pet safety guideAbout Sasanqua Camellia
Sasanqua Camellia (Camellia sasanqua) is an elegant fall-blooming evergreen shrub bearing delicate single to semi-double flowers in white, pink, and red. It blooms earlier than C. japonica and tolerates more sun.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Fall, Winter
- Growth Rate
- Slow to moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Acidic, Loam, Well-drained, Organic-rich
Care essentials
Sasanqua camellias tolerate more sun than Japanese camellias but do best in NE Florida with morning sun and shelter from harsh afternoon rays. An east- or north-facing sheltered site is ideal; afternoon shade improves flowering and reduces stress.
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained. Apply a 2–3 inch layer of organic mulch to conserve moisture and moderate root temperature. Avoid overwatering, which promotes root rot in sandy Florida soils.
Plant in fertile, well-drained, acidic soil (pH 5.0–6.5) amended with organic matter. Sandy NE Florida soils should be enriched with compost. Fertilize with an azalea/camellia acid-forming fertilizer in spring and early summer; avoid over-fertilizing, which causes spindly growth and reduces bloom.
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Common questions
Is Sasanqua Camellia a good plant for St. Augustine?
Sasanqua Camellia is a shrub. Mature size: 4-15 feet × 6-10 feet. Light: Part Sun, Full Sun (with afternoon shade protection). Water needs: Moderate.