Northwest Blooms · Shrubs
Camellia sasanqua 'Sparkling Burgundy'
Sparkling Burgundy Camellia
- Family
- Theaceae
- Height
- 6 to 10 feet
- Width
- 4 to 10 feet
- Flower color
- Rich pink with peony-like form
- Foliage color
- Glossy green, evergreen
- Bloom time
- Fall to early winter
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Regular watering
- Maintenance
- Low, requires acidic, well-drained, and rich soil
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 7a to 9b
- Wildlife
- Attracts pollinators like bees
About this plant
Camellia sasanqua 'Sparkling Burgundy' is a vigorous, upright cultivar celebrated for its showy flowers and adaptability. Blooming from late autumn to early winter, its peony-shaped blossoms showcase rich rose-colored petals with a subtle lavender sheen. The flowers create a vibrant display against the glossy, dark green foliage, making this plant an excellent choice for adding color to cooler seasons. This cultivar thrives in sheltered garden locations and is often chosen for hedges, borders, or as a feature plant.
Originating from traditional sasanqua selections in Japan, 'Sparkling Burgundy' reflects the centuries-old appreciation of camellias for their beauty and versatility. This variety is appreciated for its manageable growth habit and its ability to thrive in both sunny and partially shaded environments, making it a popular choice for diverse garden styles.
Works well in
Foundation Plantings · Specimen Plants · Woodland Gardens · Shade Gardens
Companion plants
Skimmia · Japanese forest grass · Epimedium · Pieris · Trillium · Foamflower
Design tip
Rich rose-pink flowers can bring warmth to parts of the garden that begin feeling subdued as autumn fades. Try using this camellia to mark a transition between two garden spaces, giving the eye a colorful stopping point before the landscape opens into the next area.
