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Camellia sasanqua Red with rose-red flowers and golden stamens

Camellia sasanqua 'Red' Premium 15cm

Name: Camellia sasanqua 'Red' Premium 15cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
Price: 34.0 EUR
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Evergreen shrub · Theaceae · Upright branching

Camellia sasanqua ‘Red’

Everyone else puts on a coat. I put on flowers 💃

Family: Theaceae · Pot diameter: 15 cm · Height: 50 cm

Rose-red flowers
Golden centre
Autumn flowering
Evergreen foliage

Camellia sasanqua ‘Red’ brings autumn a lively rose-red accent that makes a garden corner stand out without needing much decoration. Its open flowers, with gently ruffled petals and golden stamens at the centre, sit among small, glossy leaves of deep green. It has the easy elegance of a camellia that catches the eye through colour while giving the surrounding planting room to breathe.

Beside an entrance or near a terrace seating area, Red becomes a vivid focal point among the greenery. Its woody, branching framework keeps a presence beyond the flowering season, while the rich petals sit beautifully against earthy surfaces and quiet, pale tones.

What makes it special

Red combines vivid flowers with a lighter, naturally branching outline.

Vivid rose-red

The Red colour selection has bright red flowers with a strong pink tone. Ruffled petals leave the golden centre visible.

Flowers in cooler weather

Expect flowering in autumn and towards early winter, depending on the local climate and the development of the buds.

A green backdrop

The small, leathery leaves stay on the plant throughout the year, giving each fresh flower a clear setting.

Why you will love it: It brings strong colour just as many summer displays have finished.

Sasanqua vs japonica

Camellia sasanqua usually opens the camellia season in autumn, while Camellia japonica flowers mainly from late winter into spring. Sasanqua generally has smaller leaves and a lighter, more open branching habit, and tolerates more sun once established. During hot Greek summers, however, morning sun and afternoon protection are preferable. Both need acidic, well-drained soil and consistent moisture.

In the garden & on the balcony Placement & plant combinations A sheltered focal point, with room around the crown and lower foliage at its base.

Planting position

Beside the entrance

Place Red in a large pot or an acidic border with morning sun. In the ground it can become a tall shrub over the years; for a free-growing crown, allow approximately 2 m centre-to-centre between comparable shrubs as an initial guide based on species spread, adjusting to the intended shaping.

Colour & compatibility

Colour in layers

Green, soft gold and white balance the rose-red. The shared conditions are moist, well-drained soil and protection from afternoon sun.

Pieris japonica — In the same acidic border, beside or slightly behind it, adds white spring flowers in a different season.
Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ — Low down on the shadier side, its gold-green blades soften the base; keep the soil moist.
Polystichum setiferum — Towards the sheltered base of the border, this fern’s finely divided fronds contrast with the camellia’s leathery leaves.

Care at a glance

Light

Morning sun and afternoon partial shade. Dense shade reduces flowering.

Watering

Keep the soil evenly moist without standing water. Check moisture before watering.

Climate & hardiness

Shelter from drying winds and severe frost. Roots in pots need extra winter protection.

Safety

An ornamental plant, not for eating. Keep away from pets or young children that chew plants.

Detailed careComplete care guideLight, acidic soil, water, feeding, repotting, pruning and winter protection.

Light without extremes

Choose morning sun with shelter from hot afternoon sunshine. Established, well-watered Camellia sasanqua tolerates more sun, but an exposed Mediterranean roof terrace is not its safest position.

Acidic, open soil

Use free-draining ericaceous compost. In the ground it prefers acidic conditions, around pH 5.5–6.5; in a lime-rich garden, a pot filled with a suitable compost is the more practical option.

Check before watering

Water as the surface starts to dry, before the whole rootball dries out. Let water escape through the drainage holes and empty the saucer. Check more often in summer and windy weather rather than following a fixed weekly schedule.

Gentle feeding

In spring, apply an ericaceous fertiliser according to its label. Do not increase the dose to encourage more flowers, and avoid feeding dry roots or a plant stressed by heat.

Planting and repotting

Repot in spring into a pot slightly larger than the rootball, with unobstructed drainage holes. Keep the base of the stems at its previous level. In the garden, add organic mulch while leaving a gap around the woody stems.

Prune after flowering

Light shaping after flowering and removal of dead or crossing branches are usually enough. Avoid repeated clipping towards late summer, when you may remove the next display of flowers.

Cold and routine checks

During frost, protect the pot in particular and shelter buds from cold winds. Species hardiness does not guarantee the safety of exposed roots. Inspect leaf undersides for scale insects and check drainage if the foliage loses its healthy appearance.

Development over timeFrom the first bud to a mature RedShrubby growth, autumn flowers and the room it needs over the years.

Roots come first

Establishment comes first in the initial season. Steady moisture and a sheltered position help more than heavy feeding for rapid bulk.

Branches with character

The upright woody stems gradually branch and spread. Red does not need to be clipped into a strict ball to look well kept.

Each autumn

Fresh buds open in succession during the cooler season. Each individual flower is temporary, while the green framework remains.

Mature species habit

Long-term growth

Height 1.8–4.3 mSpread 1.5–2.1 mUpright shrub

The upright, openly branching crown needs space around it. Indicative species range in the ground, not a guaranteed final size for Red. Pot size, pruning and local climate affect dimensions.

Form through time

Evergreen

Autumn–early winterRose-red flowers with golden centres

SummerEvergreen foliage

Red retains its foliage after flowering. Cooler weather brings flowers, with timing varying by position and weather.

What to expect after planting: From the 50 cm plant, expect gradual branching rather than the mature crown in the drawing straight away. Pot size and pruning limit its eventual dimensions.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScience nobody asked forBotanical details for anyone curious about what lies behind the plant’s appearance

Every flower has an address

In Camellia sasanqua, flowers usually appear singly in the leaf axils: where a leaf meets the stem. This explains why colour is distributed along the branching framework instead of being gathered into one large terminal flower cluster.

A capsule, not a berry

Following successful fertilisation, the species can develop a woody capsule. It splits along the chambers containing the seeds — loculicidal dehiscence, for anyone collecting one more botanical term.

Frequently asked questions

Six practical answers about Red before you choose its place.

01Does Red mean dark red?

Not necessarily. This colour selection shows lively rose-red with a clear pink tone and a yellow centre. Lighting affects how the colour appears.

02Will it flower with spring camellias?

Camellia sasanqua usually flowers earlier, in autumn and early winter. The exact timing shifts with the weather and its position.

03Can it grow on a sunny terrace?

Yes, with morning sun, cool roots and protection from strong afternoon heat and wind. It is not a plant to leave unwatered in an overheated pot.

04Why do buds fall before opening?

Sudden drying, standing water or severe cold can stress the plant. Check moisture and drainage first rather than immediately adding fertiliser.

05Is Red a particular registered cultivar?

Here, Red identifies the colour selection of Camellia sasanqua. Colour alone does not identify it as another named cultivar.

06What size will I receive?

A 15 cm diameter pot and a plant approximately 50 cm tall. The number of buds and open flowers depends on the season.

Camellia sasanqua 'Red' Premium 15cm — Care & Tips

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Camellia sasanqua 'Red' Premium 15cm

Camellia sasanqua 'Red' Premium 15cm

Camellia sasanqua ‘Red’

What makes it special

Vivid rose-red

Flowers in cooler weather

A green backdrop

Sasanqua vs japonica

Beside the entrance

Colour in layers

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Climate & hardiness

Safety

Light without extremes

Acidic, open soil

Check before watering

Gentle feeding

Planting and repotting

Prune after flowering

Cold and routine checks

Roots come first

Branches with character

Each autumn

Mature species habit

Form through time

Every flower has an address

A capsule, not a berry

Frequently asked questions

Camellia sasanqua 'Red' Premium 15cm — Care & Tips

📦 Your plant travels protected

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