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Camellia sasanqua Showa no Sakae

Camellia sasanqua Showa no Sakae
Autumn Camellia, Christmas Camellia

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The flowers are very beautiful, unfortunately the packaging was inadequate and almost all the flowers fell into the neck of the package during transportation.

Diana, 02/11/2018

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Camellia sasanqua Showa no Sakae, with a carpet of fuchsia pink flowers from September to December.
Flower size
6 cm
Height at maturity
1 m
Spread at maturity
90 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -12°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

A compact bush with autumn flowering, Camellia sasanqua Showa no Sakae is an early flowering variety that forms a spreading carpet of semi-double, fuchsia pink flowers.

Appreciated for its early flowering, this variety blooms as early as September and produces abundant flowers until December. It forms a bush 1m (3 ft) in height and 90cm (35 in) in width and produces large flowers with crinkled petals, semi-double, fuchsia pink in colour, measuring about 5-6cm (2 in) in diameter.

The elliptical leaves of the camellia are dark green, measuring 5 to 8 cm (2 to 3 in) in length and are evergreen. Hardy down to -12°C, this variety is cultivated in partial shade, sheltered from cold winds. It prefers acidic soils, rich in humus, moist and light.

Plant Camellia sasanqua Showa no Sakae in an ericaceous bed, accompanied by azaleas, pieris and heathers. Its compact size allows for pot cultivation, so place it on a semi-shaded terrace and bring the pot indoors as soon as the cold sets in, to enjoy the flowering for longer.

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Camellia sasanqua Showa no Sakae (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1 m
Spread at maturity 90 cm
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time September to December
Flower size 6 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Camellia

Species

sasanqua

Cultivar

Showa no Sakae

Family

Theaceae

Other common names

Autumn Camellia, Christmas Camellia

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Camellia sasanqua can be installed in a fairly shady spot, sheltered from cold and drying winds. It can be grown in full sun, but the roots must remain cool. Plant in a moist, humus-rich, acidic and well-drained soil. Do not plant the bush too deeply; the top of the root ball should be covered with 3 cm (1.2 in) of soil. In winter cover it with a 5 to 7 cm (2 to 3 in) thick mulch composed of leaf. Water during dry periods to prevent the bush dropping flower buds.

 

Planting period

Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -12°C (USDA zone 8a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Pruning is done every year after flowering. Lightly prune any stems that prevent the bush maintaining its compact appearance. Remove faded flowers if you do not want fruits and remove dead shoots.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time April to May
Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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