Camellia sasanqua Survivor

Camellia sasanqua Survivor is a graceful shrub with a flexible habit and small evergreen leaves. Unlike the more common Camellia japonica, it flowers in autumn. The flower petals are pinkish-white and open up to reveal a bright yellow stamen centre. The flowers are slightly fragrant.

The bush grows in a compact and upright manner and remains a small bush for a long time, making it perfect for integrating into a hedge, especially since it has evergreen foliage. Of course you can also grow it as a standalone plant to fully enjoy its elegant habit. Grown in a container, it is possible to bring it indoors to a conservatory during autumn to extend and enjoy its flowering period. If this Camellia is called 'Survivor', it's because this variety can withstand extremely harsh winters, being hardy down to -20°C.

Camellias are native to East and South Asia, and they are among the most popular and fascinating ornamental bushes. Many books have been dedicated to them, including one by Abbot Berlèse (1784-1863), a famous and magnificent iconography that faithfully reproduces the most beautiful camellias in his collection.