This delightful species, the most versatile of all camellias, has greatly increased in popularity over the past few years. Advanced trees are literally covered with dainty blooms, which are made more conspicuous by the diminutive and usually dark green leaves. They flower when there is little else in the garden through Autumn and into Winter.

Long Blooming Camellias

Camellia sasanqua 'Petite White' pbr — Warners Nurseries.

Purple Haze Sasanqua Camellia

Colour the cold with Camellias

Benifits:

It is a rich source of antioxidants, vitamins, phytosqualene, and Omega-6 fatty acids. These ingredients can provide skin-enhancing benefits such as antioxidant protection and moisturizing properties. Camellia japonica possess lipids that have excellent emollient, moisturizing properties.

Physical Characteristics:

Camellia sasanqua is an evergreen Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft) by 1.5 m (5ft) at a slow rate.
It is hardy to zone (UK) 8. It is in leaf 12-Jan It is in flower from Oct to April. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils.
It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Other Names:

If available other names are mentioned here
Cha hua, Chamei, Kamelia sasangkua, Mei camellia, Perdu teh sasangkua, Sazanka, Shan cha, So, Tra-mai,

Found In:

Countries where the plant has been found are listed here if the information is available
Asia, Australia, Britain, China, Hawaii, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Pacific, SE Asia, Tasmania, USA, Vietnam,