Camellia sasanqua 'Kanjiro'

Autumn Camellia

Evergreen Shrub

The Kanjiro camellia (Camellia sasanqua 'Kanjiro') is an evergreen plant that blooms in the fall and into the winter. It has rose-pink, semi-double blooms with red edges and golden stamens. The Kanjiro camellia can grow to be 8–10 feet tall and wide. Dense, glossy, dark green, evergreen foliage can be trained into a hedge, screen or used as an espalier specimen.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 7, 8, 9, 10

Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun

Water Needs: Average, Regular / Even

Description

Size: 72 - 120 tall x 48 - 120 wide
Shape / Form: Upright, Rounded
Foliage Texture: Medium
Foliage Quality: Medium

Features: Low Maintenance, Year-round Interest, Winter Interest, Long Blooming, Flowers, Drought-tolerant / Water wise

Foliage Color: Green
Leaf Shape: Elliptical

Flower Color: Magenta / Deep Pink
Bloom Season: Winter, Late Fall / Early Winter

Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Hedges and Screens, Mixed Border, Small Gardens, Specimen, Structure / Foundation, Vertical Garden
Special Situations: Courtyard / Urban Garden
Wildlife: Bees

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-round Interest, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role: back drop
Collections: eGardenGo Favorite

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low

Suitable Substitutes

Camellia sasanqua 'Apple Blossom' | Autumn Camellia
Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka' | Autumn Camellia