CAMELLIA 'Sekiyő'

Sasanqua. Bright purplish-pink with golden stamens.

1 year

Pot size P9/0.5 Litre

Availability Available from January 2025

£10.50 each

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Any 3+ £9.00 each

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Plant Details

Flowering

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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, scale insects, vine weevils, leaf spot
Place of origin
Garden origin. Japan. 1957. Ono Matao
Resistant to honey fungus
These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Camellias
sasanqua
Camellia sasanqua (Christmas Camellia) is a species of Camellia
Camellia
Evergreen
Small, dark green leaves
Cup-shaped
Semi-double
Two rows of petals with conspicuous stamens
Fully hardy
Serrulate
Elliptic
Height
2.5m (8ft)
Spread
2.5m (8ft)
Tall Shrub
Compact, upright shrub with ruffled flowers to 10cm (4in) across
Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
Scented flowers
Autumn Seasonal Interest
Winter Seasonal Interest

Mature Size

2.5m (8ft)
	2.5m (8ft)

Planting Tips and Care Advice

Garden Location/Conditions

Border

Suitable for a large border

Cottage garden

Town garden
Pruning group

Pruning group 5

Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
Soil Conditions

Acid / ericaceous loving

Fertile moist well-drained soil

Neutral to acid soil
Sun Requirements

Full sun

Keep roots cool and moist

Partial shade