Camellia sasanqua
'Sparkling Burgundy'
Sparkling Burgandy Camellia
| Family |
| Theaceae |
| Genus |
| Camellia |
| Species |
| sasanqua |
| Cultivar |
| 'Sparkling Burgundy' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7-10 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 8 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H2-H6 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -17.8 - 4.4 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 0-40 |
| Height |
| 2.5-4 m |
| Spread |
| 1.5-2.5 m |
| General Description |
| Well known from beautiful autumn colour (from leaves and flowers) in cooler northern climates. In cooler southern climates it will bloom in early spring. |
| Landscape |
| Good as hedges, screening, or woodland edging. Will also grow well in pots or containers with regular watering. |
| Cultivation |
| Prefers moist, well drained, acidic soils. Grows best in partial shade or filtered sun. Does not tolerate alkaline soils or standing water. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Leaf Description |
| Glossy, leathery leaves. |
| Flower Description |
| Dark, rosy pink, ruffled flowers. 8 cm across, slightly fragrant. |
| Fruit Description |
| Round, 1-2 cm capsules. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Propagation |
| Hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months. |