Sasanqua Camellia
Camellia sasanqua
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Varieties We Bring In
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.
About 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. Starting at $29.95.
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 for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 4-15 feet × 6-10 feet.