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What are the other names for sasanqua? A complete guide

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Sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua) combines the characteristics of both camellia and plum blossom, hence its name. It has a delicate form, elegant leaves, and a relatively long flowering period, making it very suitable for growing as a potted plant. It is a flower prized both for its blooms and its foliage.

The family and genus of sasanqua

Sasanqua is an evergreen shrub of the family Theaceae and the genus Camellia, a woody plant.

The origin of sasanqua

Sasanqua is native to areas south of the Yangtze River, mainly produced in China's Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong and other provinces along the river and in the south; it is also distributed in Japan; it is mostly cultivated and is a subtropical tree species.

The morphological characteristics of sasanqua

Sasanqua is an evergreen shrub or small tree, reaching up to 12 m in height, with a spherical or flattened-round crown. The bark is grayish-white, and the young branches have coarse hairs.

The leaves are alternate, elliptical to oblong-ovate, with short pointed tips, serrated edges, and glossy surfaces.

The flowers are mostly white and red, slightly fragrant, with double or semi-double petals. Besides colors such as red, white and pink, there are also many unusual color variations and red-and-white edges. The sasanqua flower is 3.5-6 cm in diameter, fragrant, and has a long flowering period, blooming from late October to April of the following year.

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