Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Japan
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White, Gold
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
10-10-10, 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
In Hindi
sasanqua
Japanese Camellia
In German
sasanqua
Japanische Kamelie
In French
sasanqua
Camellia japonais
In Spanish
sasanqua
Camelia japonesa
In Greek
sasanqua
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Camellia japonês
In Polish
Sasankya
Japoński Camellia
In Latin
Sasankya
Camellia Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Theaeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Theoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Japanese Camellia
Season and care of Sasanqua and Japanese Camellia is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Japanese Camellia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Camellia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Japanese Camellia is Loam while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral.
Sasanqua and Japanese Camellia Physical Information
Sasanqua and Japanese Camellia physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Japanese Camellia are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
- Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sasanqua and Japanese Camellia
Care of Sasanqua and Japanese Camellia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Camellia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.