Camellia sasanqua 'Sekiyo' | Sekiyo Camellia
DESCRIPTION
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.
DESCRIPTION
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.
DESCRIPTION
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.
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Family: Theaceae
Height: 4 to 6 feet
Width: 4 to 6 feet
Foliage color: Evergreen, glossy dark green
Flower color: Deep raspberry pink with golden stamens
Bloom time: Late fall to early winter
Light requirements: Partial shade
Water requirements: Average
Maintenance: Low; prune lightly after blooming if needed; suitable for hedges or container growth
Growing zone: USDA zones 7a to 9b
Wildlife attractors: Attracts pollinators like bees
