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Camellia Sasanqua - Setsugekka
USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-10.
Description
The Sasanqua Camellia ‘Setsugekka’ is a treasured evergreen shrub admired for its elegant, ruffled white blooms and glossy dark-green foliage. Blooming from late fall into early winter, this variety brings bright seasonal color at a time when most plants have gone dormant. Known for its vigor, reliability, and graceful growth habit, Setsugekka offers both ornamental beauty and year-round structure, making it an excellent choice for foundation plantings, woodland gardens, privacy screens, and shaded borders. Its long bloom period, cool-season flowers, and low-maintenance nature have made it a beloved classic in Southern landscapes.
Key Features
• Elegant White Blooms: Produces large, semi-double white flowers with soft ruffled edges and golden centers—showy and eye-catching in fall and early winter.
• Evergreen Beauty: Glossy, deep-green foliage provides year-round interest and creates a lush backdrop for seasonal blooms.
• Long Bloom Season: One of the earliest camellias to flower, offering weeks of color during the cooler months.
• Cold Hardy & Adaptable: Thrives in USDA Zones 7–10 with strong tolerance for heat, humidity, and partial shade.
• Low Maintenance: Easy to grow once established, requiring minimal pruning and straightforward care.
Mature Size
• Height: 8–12 feet
• Spread: 6–10 feet
• Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Hardiness Zones
• Zones 7–10
Care Instructions
• Sunlight: Prefers partial sun or light shade; morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal for leaf quality and bloom performance.
• Soil: Performs best in well-drained, acidic soil enriched with organic matter; avoid alkaline conditions.
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during establishment; becomes moderately drought tolerant once mature.
• Pruning: Prune lightly after the bloom season to shape the plant and maintain structure; avoid heavy pruning.
• Fertilizing: Feed with an acid-loving plant fertilizer in spring to support healthy growth and flowering.
Landscape Uses
• Excellent for foundation plantings, woodland gardens, and shaded borders.
• Ideal for creating evergreen hedges or privacy screens with seasonal color.
• Provides four-season interest with glossy foliage and fall-to-winter blooms.
• Works beautifully as an accent shrub near entryways or paired symmetrically for formal designs.
With its refined white blooms, rich evergreen foliage, and long flowering season, the Setsugekka Sasanqua Camellia brings exceptional beauty and elegance to any landscape. Its reliability, easy care, and cool-season interest make it a standout choice for gardeners seeking year-round charm and dependable performance.
More Information: Camellia Growing Guide
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How to Plant
STEP 2) Once you've located the perfect spot, the hole you are digging must be at least double the width and as deep as the root system you are planting.
STEP 3) Remove the plant from the pot and place the root ball in the hole. The top of the root system should be level with the ground. Before placing the tree or shrub in the hole, use your hands to gently break up the root system.
STEP 4) Once the plant is in place, backfill the hole with native soil and any leftover potting material.
STEP 5) Pack down the soil to eliminate any air pockets.
STEP 6) When finished, water thoroughly.
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