Camellia Sasanqua - Kanjiro

The Sasanqua Camellia ‘Kanjiro’ is a highly admired evergreen shrub known for its vibrant rose-pink blooms and reliable late-fall flowering season. With semi-double blossoms featuring slightly ruffled petals and a bright golden center, Kanjiro adds a striking splash of color to the landscape when most other plants are going dormant. Its upright, dense growth habit and glossy dark-green foliage make it an excellent choice for creating year-round structure in shaded gardens, foundation plantings, and woodland borders. Adaptable, hardy, and easy to maintain, Kanjiro continues to be a favorite among gardeners seeking seasonal beauty and dependable performance.

Key Features

• Vibrant Pink Blooms: Produces abundant deep rose-pink flowers with ruffled edges, offering bold color from late fall into early winter.
• Evergreen Foliage: Glossy, rich-green leaves provide four-season interest and contrast beautifully with the bright blooms.
• Long Bloom Season: A reliable early-season bloomer that brings weeks of color to the cool-season landscape.
• Cold Hardy & Adaptable: Thrives in USDA Zones 7–10, showing good tolerance for heat, humidity, and partial shade.
• Low Maintenance: Easy to grow once established, requiring minimal pruning and simple care.

Mature Size

• Height: 8–10 feet
• Spread: 6–8 feet
• Growth Rate: Moderate

USDA Hardiness Zones

• Zones 7–10

Chill Hours

• N/A (ornamental evergreen; not dependent on chill hours)

Care Instructions

• Sunlight: Prefers partial sun or light shade; morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal for best bloom color and leaf health.
• Soil: Grows best in well-drained, acidic soil enriched with organic matter; avoid alkaline soil conditions.
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during the first year; becomes moderately drought tolerant once established.
• Pruning: Prune lightly after the blooming season to maintain shape and remove damaged branches.
• Fertilizing: Feed with an acid-loving fertilizer in early spring to support growth and flower production.

Landscape Uses

• Excellent for foundation plantings, woodland borders, and shaded garden beds.
• Ideal for creating evergreen screens or hedges with seasonal color.
• Provides four-season appeal with glossy leaves and vivid fall-to-winter blooms.
• Well-suited for accent plantings near entryways or in mixed evergreen beds.

With its rich pink blooms, lush evergreen foliage, and dependable cool-season flowering, the Kanjiro Sasanqua Camellia delivers vibrant color and timeless beauty to any landscape. Its easy-care nature, seasonal interest, and adaptability make it an exceptional choice for gardeners seeking year-round elegance and reliable performance.

More Information: Camellia Growing Guide

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