Planting sasanqua camellias

Sasanqua camellias are one of autumn’s true delights—bursting into bloom year after year just as many other plants are winding down. Their flowers come in a beautiful range of colours, from crisp whites to rich pinks and reds, with single or double petal arrangements, sometimes ruffled. With glossy green leaves and a dense growth habit, they’re tough and versatile and thrive in semi-shade to full sun. You can use them as elegant hedges, privacy screens, topiary, espalier, or even shape them into a small, manageable shade tree. They’re also stunning in pots! Whether backing a flower border or stealing the show solo, sasanquas are garden stars. Right now, they’re in full bloom at your local garden centre—making it the perfect time to drop in and pick your favourites. The hardest part is stopping at just one!