Fall-Blooming Sasanqua Camellias Shine in the South

These top five cultivars showcase the diversity and versatility of this beloved staple shrub

What can you implant in either the shade or the sun that is both evergreen and flowering ? Sasanqua camellia ( Camellia sasanqua , Zones 7–9 ) are underappreciated shrubs that are super versatile . While Nipponese camellias ( C. japonica , Zones 7–9 ) are considered an icon in Southern gardens with their large flower that bloom during winter month , sasanqua camelia are far more flexible ; they tolerate more sun , have smorgasbord that are smaller in top , and blossom throughout the dusk or else of wintertime in a wondrous range of colouration .

Sasanquas can tolerate a orbit of conditions from full Dominicus to nearly full shade in the South , so they will fit into just about any locating in your garden . Once established , they are quite drought tolerant . Growing in a variety of sizes , they have evergreen , glossy foliage and produce bloom in the fall in a variety of colors and shape . bee and pollinators love them , find pollen in their rosiness at a clock time when there are often limited flowers . There is a sasanqua camellia for every garden , but here are some of our favourite cultivar .

‘Leslie Ann’ sasanqua camellia

C. sasanqua‘Leslie Ann ’ , Zones 7–9

‘ Leslie Ann ’ has a tendency to grow very tall and unsloped . This establish it a good focal item in nook or at the sharpness of beds . It also make a heavy screen . The two-fold prime of ‘ Leslie Ann ’ have white petal with pinkish edges . In shady areas , the flowers are showy , almost glowing .

‘Shishi Gashira’ sasanqua camellia

C. sasanqua‘Shishi Gashira ’ , Zones 7–9

Not as tall as ‘ Leslie Ann ’ but wider is ‘ Shishi Gashira ’ . This slightly vigorous agriculturist will satisfy a space quickly . ‘ Shishi Gashira ’ is one of the longest - blossom camellias we grow , beginning to blossom in late October and continuing until tardy December . The rosiness - pink flowers are semi - double and fecund .

‘Mine-No-Yuki’ sasanqua camellia

C. sasanqua‘Mine - No - Yuki ’ syn . ‘ White Doves ’ , Zones 7–9

This prominent camellia is beautiful . If left unchecked , it will achieve 20 feet tall ; however , it is very easy to keep it below 8 feet tall with casual pruning . ‘ Mine No Yuki ’ makes an fantabulous hedging or screen . In the fall , it is continue in 2 - to-3 - inch - wide white , fluffy flowers . The dark - colour foliation contrast attractively with the white-hot heyday .

October Magic®Ruby™ sasanqua camellia

C. sasanqua‘Green 02 - 003 ’ , Zones 7–9

This more summary shrub fit into a smorgasbord of landscapes . It has a dense development habit and dark immature , glossy leafage . The red efflorescence are double and blossom in abundance .

‘Yuletide’ sasanqua camellia

C. sasanqua‘Yuletide ’ , Zones 7–9

‘ Yuletide ’ is a small , slower - growing camellia with a bushy growth habit . It will work very well in a container for a few geezerhood . The bright scarlet flowers appear in late fall and generally last through Christmas . The single flowers with golden centers are strike .

see a family in your Southern garden for these less popular but beautiful shrubs and you will reap the benefit . Still craving more fall knickers ? Check outAutumn Flowering Trees .

— Jason and Shelley Powell own and manage Petals from the yesteryear , a garden centre of attention in Jemison , Alabama .

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