| Botanical name | Camellia sasanqua |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | February March April The single flowers are scented and white to dark pink in Autumn. |
| Common name(s) | Christmas, Yuletide camellia |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | It bears broad elliptic foliage with a finely serrated margin. |
| Uses in landscape design | Use in mixed borders and hedges. Informal/ cottage style |
Camellia sasanqua (Christmas, Yuletide camellia)
- Botanical name: Camellia sasanqua
- Common name(s): Christmas, Yuletide camellia
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials, Trees
Plant description:
Camellia sasanqua can grow successfully in full sun. It bears broad elliptic foliage with a finely serrated margin. The single flowers are scented and white to dark pink in Autumn. Use in mixed borders and hedges.
Family: Theaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: kuh-MEE-lee-a suh-SAN-kwuh
Camellia sasanqua requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
February March April
The single flowers are scented and white to dark pink in Autumn.
It bears broad elliptic foliage with a finely serrated margin.
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