Bonanza Camellia
Camellia sasanqua 'Bonanza'
SKU
02105
A versatile spreading habit with a profusion of bold scarlet peony-like blooms and glossy, dark green foliage. Use to create a colorful low hedge, espalier, or tall groundcover or as an evergreen foundation plant for sheltered sites with bright shade. Excellent flowers for cutting. An early season bloomer.
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Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.
CHECK RETAILERS FOR AVAILABILITY:
- Payless Nursery
2927 S. King Road San Jose CA 95122
- Central Wholesale Nursery
1670 Mckinley Avenue San Jose CA 95126
- Lowe's
5550 Cottle Road San Jose CA 95123
- Lowe's
775 Ridder Park Drive San Jose CA 95131
| Botanical Pronunciation | kuh-MEE-lee-uh suh-SAN-kwuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall, spreading wider. |
| Bloom Time | Fall |
| Design Ideas | The spreading habit of this Camellia offers more versatility than the erect, shrub forms. Plant as a low growing, hedge in place of formal Boxwood or throughout beds close to your outdoor living space. The beautiful red color and ruffled petals are at home in both a manicured or wild garden setting. This plant is a must for Asian or woodland gardens under large, old shade trees with filtered canopies. Dress up a wall or garage as a shrub, or train the spreading habit of this Camellia as an espalier for a formal look. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Hedge, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Azalea & Camellia Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
Provide organically rich, well-drained, acidic soil. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Prune lightly to shape and feed with an acid fertilizer after flowering.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7 - 10
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 9
Good to grow!