A vigorous, upright sasanqua bearing semi-double rose-pink to red blooms profusely through autumn and winter. Tough and fast, it is one of the most popular camellias for tall hedges and screens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 3 m H × 2 m W
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun and full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Kanjiro Camellia
Camellia sasanqua 'Kanjiro' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Theaceae family. It reaches around 3 m tall and 2 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Pink and red flowers appear in autumn and winter.
Where to grow Kanjiro Camellia
Kanjiro Camellia suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate and subtropical climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun and full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Kanjiro Camellia does best in acidic and free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in. For a screen, space plants about 1.2 m apart.
Watering & feeding
Kanjiro Camellia does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed as new growth begins, following the rate on a balanced garden fertiliser. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune Kanjiro Camellia after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. For most gardens, it is low maintenance.
Using Kanjiro Camellia in the garden
Kanjiro Camellia earns its place for a fast screen or informal hedge, a feature or specimen planting, pots and courtyard containers and drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Kanjiro Camellia sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Kanjiro Camellia
Plant Sale lists Kanjiro Camellia as potted plants and advanced specimens. Use the quote builder above to ask about current stock, sizes and pricing.
