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Key characteristics

Family: Theaceae
Height: 8 to 10 feet
Width: 8 to 10 feet
Flower color: Cerise pink, semi-double blooms with golden stamens
Foliage color: Glossy, dark green
Bloom time: Fall through winter
Light: Filtered sun to partial shade
Water: Average
Maintenance: Moderate; prune after flowering to maintain shape
Growing zone: USDA zones 7 to 10
Wildlife: Attracts pollinators to its yellow stamens in the winter

Shrubs

Camellia sasanqua 'Kanjiro'

Kanjiro Camellia

Camellia sasanqua 'Kanjiro' is an evergreen shrub known for its profusion of vibrant cerise pink, semi-double blooms edged in red, each showcasing prominent golden stamens. These slightly fragrant flowers emerge from late autumn through early spring, providing a dazzling splash of color during the cooler months.

Originating from Japan, 'Kanjiro' was introduced in 1954 and has since become a popular choice for gardeners seeking winter interest.

Light

Filtered sun to partial shade

Water

Average

Bloom time

Fall through winter

Find this plant

Works well in

Foundation Plantings
Specimen Plants
Woodland Gardens
Shade Gardens

Companion plants

Mahonia · Rodgersia · Primrose · Japanese aralia · Bergenia · Maidenhair fern

Design tip

Winter color has the most impact when it appears somewhere you naturally pass every day. Consider this camellia near an entry, gate, or main garden route, where its vivid pink flowers can brighten the view and give the landscape a welcome lift through the cooler months.

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