Sasanqua Camelia. Camellia sasanqua is the most widely type of camellia tree planted in australian gardens overshadowing the japonica it has become a national favourite. Unlike most camellias they are tolerant of hot sun and for this reason are widely grown in australia and california.
Fertilise sasanqua camellias in late winter or early spring after pruning and as new growth appears. Camellia sasanqua is the most widely type of camellia tree planted in australian gardens overshadowing the japonica it has become a national favourite. Does well in containers and container plants can be overwintered indoors in.
Most are varieties of camellia sasanqua with a few assigned to the closely related species camellia hiemalis and camellia x vernalis and as a group are often just refered to as sasanqua camellias.
Use a specialist camellia food or a slow release fertiliser for flowering shrubs. Does well in containers and container plants can be overwintered indoors in. The leaves are broad elliptic 3 7 cm long and 1 2 3 cm broad with a finely serrated margin. As well apply a 2 to 3 centimetre layer of organic mulch mixed with well rotted manure over the root system to help keep the soil moist and cool.