Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Japan
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Hot Pink
Black, Brown
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
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
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
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CEANOTHUS x pallidus
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Wild lilac
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Ceanothus
sasanqua
In German
Ceanothus
sasanqua
In French
Ceanothus
sasanqua
In Spanish
Ceanothus
sasanqua
In Greek
Ceanothus
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Ceanothus
Sasankya
In Polish
Ceanothus
Sasankya
In Latin
Ceanothus
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rhamnaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available