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Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu

Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu

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Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 2m to 3m (approx.)

Mature Width: 1.5m to 2m

Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu is expected to grow 25cm to 40cm per year (approx.).

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu

Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' is an evergreen shrub with a compact habit, upright at the centre and spreading at the edges, clothed in small glossy dark green leaves. Vivid pink semi-double flowers cover the plant from autumn into winter, opening in waves over a long season. In character it sits between the sasanqua and japonica camellias, closer to sasanqua.

Partial shade through to full sun suits it, in well drained slightly acidic soil improved with organic matter. Growth is about 25 to 40 centimetres a year, reaching a mature 2 to 3 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide. Light to moderate frost is tolerated once established. Drought tolerance is moderate rather than complete.

It works as a clipped hedge, a screen along a fence line, a free standing shrub or a container plant beside a door. Flowering when most gardens are quiet is what earns it a place. With container sizes from 30 centimetres up to 500 litres, you can match the plant to how soon the screen is actually needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Hiryu Camellia

What is Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu'?

Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' is an evergreen flowering shrub, often listed as a sasanqua camellia because it shares the same garden habits. It carries bright pink semi-double flowers through autumn and winter over glossy dark foliage. Camellia hiemalis is generally treated as a group of hybrids between sasanqua and japonica, which is why both names appear in the trade.

How big does Hiryu Camellia grow?

It reaches about 2 to 3 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide at maturity in a garden bed. Regular clipping holds it well below that if you want a hedge at 1.2 or 1.5 metres. In a container it stays smaller again, limited by the root volume available to it.

How fast does it grow?

Expect roughly 25 to 40 centimetres a year once established, which is a moderate rate for a flowering evergreen shrub. A hedge planted from 100 litre plants generally closes up within two to three seasons. Growth slows in the first twelve months after planting while the root system establishes, then picks up noticeably.

Is Hiryu Camellia evergreen or deciduous?

It is fully evergreen and holds its glossy dark foliage year round. Older leaves are shed gradually through the year rather than all at once, so the plant never looks bare. That reliability is why it is specified so often for screening, where a deciduous plant would leave a gap for several months each winter.

When does it flower?

Flowering starts in autumn and continues through winter, broadly March to August depending on district. Warmer coastal gardens open earlier, cooler inland ones later. Because the buds open progressively, the plant is rarely covered in flower all at once, but it stays in colour for months, which is more useful in a garden than one short flush.

How far apart should I plant it for a hedge or screen?

Space plants 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tighter formal hedge. As a free standing feature, allow 3 to 4 metres between plants so each one develops its full form. Prepare the entire planting line rather than isolated holes so growth stays even along the run.

How do I care for Camellia 'Hiryu'?

Keep the soil evenly moist through the first two summers with deep weekly watering, then reduce. Mulch with pine bark or leaf litter, held clear of the stem. Prune immediately after flowering, before the new growth flush, to shape and thicken the plant. Feed with a camellia or azalea fertiliser at the same time.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.

Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.

Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Enriched Planting Mix

What is Enriched Planting Mix made from?

It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.

What plants is it suitable for?

It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.

Is it safe for natives?

No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.

Is it certified organic?

Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.

How much do I need?

Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.

Can I use it in pots?

It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.

Does it need to be watered in?

Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.

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Uses in my Garden

Screening or Privacy
Shrubs
Feature Tree
Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots

Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu works in an:

Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.
Japanese Inspired – serene balance of form, foliage, and flow.
Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Is Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu Evergreen or Deciduous?

Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 2m to 3m (approx.)

Mature Width: 1.5m to 2m

Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu is expected to grow 25cm to 40cm per year (approx.).

Growth Rate of Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu

Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu is expected to grow 25cm to 40cm per year (approx.).

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu

Is Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu frost tolerant?

Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Does Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu Flower?

Camellia hiemalis ‘Hiryu’ produces masses of vibrant deep pink, semi-double flowers from autumn through early winter. The bright blooms stand out beautifully against the glossy dark-green foliage, creating a long-lasting and highly ornamental cool-season display.

Does Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Autumn
Winter

Flower Type:

Semi-double

Flower Colour:

Pink

Is Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu an Australian Native Tree?

No

Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu is Native to Japan, where camellias naturally grow along woodland edges and shaded forest margins.

What is the Wildlife Value of Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu ?

Its long flowering period supports cool-season pollinators, including native bees and hoverflies, while the dense evergreen foliage provides shelter for small birds. The layered branch structure also forms a shaded micro-habitat that enhances biodiversity in protected garden spaces.

How much Sunlight does Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu need?

Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

Camellia hiemalis ‘Hiryu’ performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and prefers slightly acidic conditions. It may struggle in alkaline or poorly drained soils unless improved with organic matter to enhance structure and moisture regulation. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as it matures to support strong flowering and evergreen health.

Is Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu Drought Tolerant?

Is Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it requires regular watering, but once established Camellia ‘Hiryu’ develops moderate drought tolerance. It performs best with deep, occasional watering during extended dry periods and benefits from protection from hot afternoon sun to maintain flower colour and leaf health.

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How To Plant Your Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu

Hedging and screening: 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tighter formal hedge.

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Pot or container: A 40 to 50 centimetre wide pot suits a single specimen for courtyards, entries and balconies.

Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu is expected to grow 25cm to 40cm per year (approx.).

Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, keep the root zone consistently moist with weekly deep watering and additional water during hot dry spells.

Mulching: Apply a 3 to 5 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone in the garden, or a thin layer of decorative pebbles in pots, keeping it clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Tip prune in late winter and again in summer to build dense growth. For a formal hedge, light shaping two to three times a year keeps lines crisp.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release general-purpose fertiliser in early spring and again in autumn for steady growth and consistent foliage colour.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection for scale or sooty mould in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu in Different Soil

Camellia hiemalis performs best in rich, well-drained loam with a slightly acidic pH and consistent moisture. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage and organic matter are managed well.

Sandy soil: Free-draining but enrich heavily with compost and mulch deeply to hold moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost, and mound slightly to lift the root zone.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent flowering.

pH: Slightly acidic preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter or pine bark to maintain levels naturally.