best camellia sasanqua
If you’re on the hunt for the best camellia sasanqua varieties for your New Zealand garden, you’re not alone. Camellia sasanqua is renowned for its vibrant autumn and early winter blooms, glossy evergreen leaves, and remarkable versatility. Whether you want striking blooms for a shady border, a colourful flowering hedge, or an elegant container plant, finding the best camellia sasanqua can transform your outdoor space into a year-round showpiece.
Camellia 'Setsugekka'
Camellia 'Setsugekka' is a sasanqua variety with large, semi-double, white flowers with wavy, fluted petals and a yellow centre. These contrast nicely with the glossy, dark green leaves as it grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide. Camellia 'Setsugekka' is commonly grown as a specimen, clipped into a hedge, added to a mixed planting, used in cottage or 'white' gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants.
From $33.68
Camellia sasanqua 'Sparkling Burgundy'
Camellia sasanqua 'Sparkling Burgundy' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its deep burgundy new foliage and soft pink blooms that add rich colour to New Zealand gardens. Flowering in autumn and early winter, it provides valuable seasonal interest when many plants are slowing down. Its upright habit and dense growth make it ideal for hedging, screening, or feature planting in modern and traditional landscapes.
From $37.73
