Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Types
-
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loam, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
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
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
In Hindi
sasanqua
strawflower
In German
sasanqua
Strohblume
In French
sasanqua
strawflower
In Spanish
sasanqua
strawflower
In Greek
sasanqua
strawflower
In Portuguese
Sasankya
strawflower
In Polish
Sasankya
strawflower
In Latin
Sasankya
strawflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Camellia
Xerochrysum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Strawflower
Season and care of Sasanqua and Strawflower is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Strawflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Strawflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawflower is Neutral.
Sasanqua and Strawflower Physical Information
Sasanqua and Strawflower physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Strawflower are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
- Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sasanqua and Strawflower
Care of Sasanqua and Strawflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Strawflower 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 Strawflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.