Camellia Sasanqua Care
The camellia sasanqua is a popular, hardy shrub with 2- to 3-inch flowers in red, white or pink. This shrub may be trained upright or allowed to sprawl attractively, and it is a simple plant to care for. Learning more about the camellia sasanqua's care can help you decide if you want it in your garden. Does this Spark an idea?
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Geography
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The camellia sasanqua is suitable for hardiness zones 7 through 9. It requires well-drained, acidic soil and can thrive in locations that range from full sun to partial shade.
Size
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The camellia sasanqua grows rapidly, and the area where you plant it should be suitable for the its full size. The shrub will stretch up between 6 and 10 feet and it can spread out between 5 and 7 feet. When it is upright, it tends to have a pyramidal or oval shape.
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Watering
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When you first establish this plant, it will need regular, thorough watering, but after the shrub starts growing well, this can be reduced. Water whenever the soil feels dry, and do not allow the soil to dry out fully. The camellia sasanqua is considered to be drought tolerant, and can survive dry spells with relative ease.
Pruning
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Pruning is necessary to ensure dense leaves and numerous flowers. After the flowering that occurs in late spring, the camellia sasanqua can be pruned back heavily. If you are interested in simply shaping the shrub, minor cutting can be done at any time, though you should be careful not to remove the flower buds.
Fertilizing
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The camellia sasanqua is a hardy plant, but yearly fertilization will keep it looking healthy. Apply fertilizer in the late spring, and use a well-balanced general garden fertilizer.
Warning
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To avoid camellia petal blight, sweep up dropped leaves and flowers. Dispose of them away from your property and avoid putting them in your compost pile.
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