Botanical name | Camellia sasanqua |
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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

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.