Northwest Blooms · Shrubs
Camellia sasanqua 'Sekiyo'
Sekiyo Camellia
- Family
- Theaceae
- Height
- 4 to 6 feet
- Width
- 4 to 6 feet
- Flower color
- Deep raspberry pink with golden stamens
- Foliage color
- Evergreen, glossy dark green
- Bloom time
- Late fall to early winter
- Light
- Partial shade
- Water
- Average
- Maintenance
- Low; prune lightly after blooming if needed; suitable for hedges or container growth
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 7a to 9b
- Wildlife
- Attracts pollinators like bees
About this plant
Camellia sasanqua 'Sekiyo' is a vigorous shrub known for its bright, raspberry-pink flowers. These blooms, which can be single or semi-double, appear from autumn to early winter. The slightly tousled petals surround a golden stamen center, creating a vivid display against the glossy, dark green evergreen foliage. As the flowers fade, they gracefully drop their petals, leaving behind a delicate carpet effect.
Introduced in Japan in 1958, this variety is a hybrid of Camellia sasanqua, valued for its adaptability and showy flowers. 'Sekiyo' performs well in sunny or partly shaded spots, and its robust nature makes it suitable for informal hedges, standalone planting, or containers. Its colorful blooms and year-round foliage add interest and charm to garden landscapes.
Works well in
Foundation Plantings · Specimen Plants · Woodland Gardens · Shade Gardens
Companion plants
Yew · Oregon grape · Corydalis · Hosta · Anemone · Foamflower
Design tip
The carpet of fallen pink petals can become part of the display, so a spot beside a simple path or dark evergreen backdrop can make the effect especially noticeable. This creates a charming seasonal moment that feels a little unexpected as autumn shifts toward winter.
