Camellia sasanqua 'Bonanza'       0

Author: Tai Hyun Chung (1882-1971) ex Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952)
Family: Theaceae
Genus: Camellia
English name: Sasanqua Camellia 'Bonanza'
Zone: Asia
References for the genus
- eFloras. eFloras.org Vol. 2 pag. 105380. Camellia
- Hommes et Plantes. Vol. 64 pag. 24-29. Address
- Hommes et Plantes. Vol. 88 pag. 20-25. Address
- Wild Crop Relatives: Genomic and Breeding Resources: Plantation and Ornamental Crops. 2011 pag. 15-39. DOI
General specifications
Biological type: tree
Frost resistance: 18ºF
Leaf color: bright green
Flower color: pink
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes

Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 26,2ft x 19,6ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h
Foliage: evergreen
Growth: slow
Flowering time from December until January

Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 40%Compost+20%Peet+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a day pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Trees; forestry plate, forestry pot 3L, container 6L, container 55L, container 110L, container 240L
Propagation is done by cuttings
Experiences in the garden
31-10-09A Obtaining 2 plants from nursery Stervinou (Cultivated from unknown origin)
19-02-13 2x Dead plant because of frost: -7°C.