Camellia hiemalis ‘Hiryu’ – Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu

Name: Camellia hiemalis ‘Hiryu’ – Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
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Size: 40cm

40cm

Current Stock Height Guides

40cm: 1.4m – 1.7m Approx.

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About Camellia hiemalis ‘Hiryu’ – Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu

Camellia hiemalis ‘Hiryu’, commonly known as Hiryu Sasanqua Camellia, is a compact evergreen shrub valued for its vibrant winter blooms. It has glossy, deep green foliage and a dense, upright growth habit. From late autumn through winter, it produces semi-double flowers of brilliant cerise pink with golden stamens, providing colour in the cooler months when few other plants are flowering. Mature specimens typically reach 2.5–3 metres in height and 2–3 metres in width, with a naturally rounded shape.

This cultivar grows at a moderate rate and is hardy once established. It prefers slightly acidic, well-drained soils and will perform best in part shade, though it can adapt to full sun with adequate moisture. Camellia hiemalis ‘Hiryu’ is frost hardy, low-maintenance, and evergreen, providing year-round foliage structure alongside seasonal flowers. It is well-suited to temperate gardens and is long-lived when cared for correctly.

They look excellent when used as clipped hedges, planted in rows along driveways, or grown as stand-alone feature shrubs in courtyards and gardens. They are equally effective in shaded garden beds where they bring colour through winter.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

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

Mature Height & Width

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).

Frost Tolerance

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.

Flowering Information

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.

Native Information

Is Camellia hiemalis ‘Hiryu’ – Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu an Australian Native? No

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

Wildlife Value

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.

Sunlight Information

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

Full Sun
Part Shade

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

Botanical Information

Common Name: Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu

Genus: Camellia

Botanical Species: Camellia hiemalis

Family: Theaceae

Botanical Name: Camellia hiemalis ‘Hiryu’

Landscape Uses

Screening or Privacy
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.

Planting, Spacing & Care

Plant in a partly shaded position with morning sun.
Prepare the soil with compost and ensure it is free-draining.
Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball.
Water well after planting and mulch to conserve soil moisture.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape.

Hedging & Screening: Space 1 – 1.5 m apart
Feature Planting: Space 2 – 3 m apart

Water regularly in dry periods, especially in summer.
Fertilise with a camellia and azalea fertiliser after flowering.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and density.

Sandy soils: Requires added organic matter and regular watering.
Loamy soils: Performs best with good fertility and even moisture.
Clay soils: Grows well if drainage is improved and soils are not waterlogged.
Coastal soils: Tolerates mild exposure but prefers sheltered positions.
Poor soils: Benefits from soil enrichment before planting.

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

Medium Growth Rate

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

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)

Ideal Conditions

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

Thrives in

Full Sun
Part Shade

Frost Tolerance

Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Drought Tolerance

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.