Sasanqua Hedge. Sasanqua camellias form a dense evergreen hedge 2 to 3 metres tall in three to five years. Pruned up it makes for a good small tree form.
Fertilise in spring with camellia and azalea food and mulch with compost or milled cow manure. Sasanquas are generally faster growing smaller leafed and more sun tolerant compared to japonicas. That said make sure you have patience or plenty of dollars for mature plants if you want to establish a camellia hedge.
Depending on the selection and where you live sasanqua camellias can bloom anytime from late summer through fall and into winter.
Pruned up it makes for a good small tree form. Don burke looks at what he thinks is the best plant for a privacy hedge sasanqua camellia. Sasanqua camellias are a drought tolerant fall blooming shrub with open airy habits that work well as an accent plant hedge or tall foundation planting. Camellia sasanqua is one of the loveliest fall flowers graceful in form tender in color and pleasing in fragrance.