Bella Rouge Camellia (Sasanqua)

Name: Bella Rouge Camellia (Sasanqua)
Brand: Southern Living Plant Collection
SKU: 7920Q
Price: 19.98 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 5 (6 reviews)

$19.98

Has red semi-double pink blooms and evergreen foliage
Matures to 4-5' wide by 4-5' tall
Hardy in USDA Zones 7 - 9
Plant in full sun to partial shade

Pot size

2.5 Quart 2 Gallon

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Description

The Bella Rouge™ Camellia is another great camellia from the Southern Living Plant Collection. This Camellia has deep green evergreen leaves and a uniformly compact growth habit which makes it ideal for providing structure as a hedge or an accent in the landscape all year round. Additionally, it serves as a reliable source of fall color. The stunning red semi-double ruffled blooms on the Bella Rouge Camellia start appearing in early fall and will continue into winter. These blooms are fantastic as cut flowers and make a great addition to floral arrangements. Plant the Bella Rouge Camellia Camellia in moist well-drained garden soil in an area that receives shade to part sun throughout the day. Once established, this Camellia requires very little maintenance, needing to only be fertilized with slow-release fertilizer once a year in the spring.

Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

Spacing Recommendations

How to Space Your Bella Rouge Camellia

Plant your Bella Rouge Camellia 2-3 feet apart for a seamless planting. Alternatively, space them 5+ feet apart for gaps between plants.

Scientific Name

Camellia sasanqua 'TDN 1116' PP14213
Hardiness Zone

7, 8, 9
Sun Exposure

Full Sun to Part Shade
Evergreen or Deciduous

Evergreen
Features

Flowering, Shade Tolerant
Feature Color

Green, Red
Uses

Accent, Hedge
Water Needs

Medium
Bloom Season

Winter, Fall

Growing Zones : 7, 8, and 9

Southern Living Plants

A collection of shrubs, trees, and perennials selected by plant experts to thrive in the heat of the South. Find traditional varieties like camellias mixed with new landscape favorites like agapanthus. These varieties have been bred to tackle landscape challenges specific to the region.

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Bella Rouge Camellia (Sasanqua)

Description

Care & Use