Camellia Sasanqua Balls

Name: Camellia Sasanqua Balls
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
Price: 2100.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

$2,100.00

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1000 in stock

Size: 500L

500L

Current Stock Height Guides

500L: Enquire within for height guide information.

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About Camellia Sasanqua Balls

Camellia sasanqua ‘Hiryu’ in topiary ball form is a refined and structured addition to any formal or ornamental garden. Known for its compact growth and vibrant blooms, this evergreen shrub has been expertly shaped into a spherical form, offering year-round texture with bursts of colour from late autumn through early spring.

Featuring semi-double, deep pink flowers with a golden centre, ‘Hiryu’ provides reliable seasonal interest. The dark green, glossy foliage maintains its form with light trimming, making it ideal for low hedging, pots, or as a punctuation point in structured planting schemes.

Tolerant of part shade and adaptable to a range of soil types, these topiary balls thrive in courtyards, entrances, or clipped hedges. Once established, they’re drought-tolerant and low-maintenance — combining elegance with practicality.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Camellia Sasanqua Balls is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 1.5–2 metres

Mature Width: 1–1.5 metres

Camellia Sasanqua Balls is expected to grow 30 – 60 cm per year (moderate).

Frost Tolerance

Is Camellia Sasanqua Balls frost tolerant?

Camellia Sasanqua Balls is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Flowering Information

Camellia sasanqua topiary balls produce masses of soft white, blush pink or rosy single to semi-double flowers from autumn through early winter, depending on the cultivar. These delicate blooms sit beautifully against the neatly clipped evergreen foliage, adding a refined seasonal highlight to their sculpted form.

Native Information

Is Camellia Sasanqua Balls an Australian Native? No

Camellia Sasanqua Balls is Native to Eastern Asia, particularly Japan and China, where camellias grow naturally in woodland margins and forest edges.

Wildlife Value

Their long autumn–winter flowering supports cool-season pollinators including native bees and hoverflies, while the dense evergreen structure provides excellent shelter for small birds. The compact topiary shape also enhances micro-habitats within formal and structured garden settings.

Sunlight Information

Camellia Sasanqua Balls will thrive best in:

Full Sun
Part Shade

Preffered Soil

Camellia sasanqua topiary balls perform best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and prefer slightly acidic conditions. They 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 they mature to support healthy evergreen growth and consistent flowering while maintaining their tidy clipped form.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Camellia Sasanqua Ball

Genus: Camellia

Botanical Species: Camellia sasanqua

Family: Theaceae

Botanical Name: Camellia sasanqua 'Hiryu'

Landscape Uses

Feature Tree

Camellia Sasanqua Balls 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

Choose a well-lit position with protection from hot afternoon sun and strong wind.
Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball.
Backfill with organic-rich soil or camellia mix.
Water deeply after planting and mulch generously.
Avoid lime — Camellias prefer slightly acidic conditions.

Hedging & Screening: Space 1–1.5 m apart
Feature Planting: Space 1.5–2 m apart
Shade Canopy: Not typically used for shade canopy

Water consistently in the first 12–18 months until established.
Feed with a specialist camellia fertiliser after flowering.
Reapply mulch annually and prune lightly to maintain shape.
Monitor for aphids and scale; treat early if present.

Sandy or Loamy Soil: Performs best — ensure consistent moisture during establishment.
Clay Soil: Can adapt, but must be well-draining. Raised planting or soil improvement is recommended.
Acidic Soil: Preferred — Camellias thrive in slightly acidic conditions.
Avoid: Alkaline or waterlogged soils — can result in nutrient deficiency or root issues.

Camellia Sasanqua Balls is expected to grow 30 – 60 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)
Sydney & Central Coast
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
Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)

Thrives in

Full Sun
Part Shade

Frost Tolerance

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

Drought Tolerance

As young plants they require regular watering, but once established Camellia sasanquas develop moderate drought tolerance. They perform best with deep, occasional watering during extended dry periods and benefit from protection from hot winds to maintain flower quality and dense, healthy foliage in topiary form.

Flowering Information

Does Camellia Sasanqua Balls flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Autumn
Winter

Flower Type:

Semi-double
Fragrant

Flower Colour:

Pink

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will Camellia sasanqua ‘Hiryu’ tolerate pots?
A: Yes, it’s well-suited to pot culture. Use a quality camellia or azalea potting mix and keep well-watered in dry periods.

Q: Does it need regular pruning?
A: Only light shaping to maintain the ball form. Trim after flowering ends in early winter.

Q: Does it flower well in part shade?
A: Yes — Camellia sasanqua flowers reliably in part sun and dappled shade, although flowering is slightly reduced in deeper shade.

Q: Are the flowers scented?
A: The semi-double blooms are mildly fragrant, especially noticeable in calm, humid conditions.

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