Camellia hiemalis ‘Hiryu’ – Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu

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• Feature Tree
• Council or Civic Landscapes

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.

Camellia hiemalis ‘Hiryu’ – Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 2.5–3 metres

Mature Width: 2–3 metres

Camellia hiemalis ‘Hiryu’ – Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu is expected to grow 20 – 40 cm per year (moderate).

Camellia hiemalis ‘Hiryu’ – Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu is expected to grow 20 – 40 cm per year (moderate).

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

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.

• Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Camellia hiemalis ‘Hiryu’ produces masses of vivid deep pink, single to semi-double flowers from autumn through early winter. These vibrant blooms stand out against the glossy evergreen foliage, creating a long-lasting and eye-catching cool-season display.

Does Camellia hiemalis ‘Hiryu’ – Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Autumn
• Winter

Flower Type:

• Semi-double
• Pollinator-attracting

Flower Colour:

Pink

No

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

Its extended autumn–winter flowering provides nectar and pollen for cool-season pollinators such as native bees and hoverflies, while the dense evergreen canopy offers shelter and nesting spots for small birds. The layered structure also helps create a cool, shaded micro-habitat that supports biodiversity.

Camellia hiemalis ‘Hiryu’ – Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu will thrive best in:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

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 move to deep, occasional watering as the plant matures to support strong flowering and healthy evergreen growth.

Is Camellia hiemalis ‘Hiryu’ – Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it needs 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 foliage quality.