Sasanqua

• Plant Type: Shrub
• Common names: Sasanqua, Sasangua Camellia.
• Flower Dimensions: Not more prominent than 3-4 inches in diameter.
• Colors: White, shell pink, Rose, cherry red.
• Flowering Season: It can bloom in late summer anytime through fall and winter.
• Places in Japan where Sasanqua is found: Usually in Southern Japan.

Camellia sasanqua is a shrub that can grow to 60 cm-3.6 m. It is a beautiful Japanese plant with a pleasing fragrance.

• The flowers of the sasanqua are primarily single or semi-double. Therefore, their bloom is not as large as those of Camellia japonica. .
• The foliage of the sasanqua is evergreen and glossy. The leaves are half the size of the Camellia japonica. .
• The sasanqua grows faster than the Camellia japonica. It is a part-shade lover and blends beautifully with other flowers in the garden.

Interesting Facts about Sasanqua

• The flowers are often taken to the grave to signify that those who have died are always remembered.
• The Sasanqua flower is often given to loved ones because it symbolizes desire and passion.
• The flower is often given to someone you want to see successful because the sasanqua signifies perfection and excellence.
• Sasanqua can be given to the person we admire secretly since it symbolizes being delicate, gentle, and sophisticated.
• The Sasanqua flower conveys the secret message: to treasure Love and always have a positive mindset no matter what.

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