Evergreen
Setsugekka camellia
Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka'
Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka' brings fragrant white autumn flowers to an upright evergreen shrub with glossy foliage. In Southwest Washington, it can anchor a woodland edge, soften a foundation, or form an informal screen where its fall bloom is easy to see. Expect about 10 feet of height and 5 feet of width after ten years, with mature plants reaching about 12 by 8 feet. Give it light to open shade, or sun without hot afternoon exposure, and shelter it from winter wind. Rich, acidic, well-drained soil and regular water during dry weather support steady growth as the shrub becomes established.
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At a glance
- Mature height
- About 12 ft
- Mature spread
- About 8 ft
- Light
- Light to open shade; sun with afternoon protection
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 7–10
The right plant, the right place
Make room for something good.
Its upright evergreen form suits a screen, foundation planting, or woodland edge. Place it where the autumn flowers can be seen without crowding its mature width.
Where to plant
Choose light to open shade or a sunny site protected from hot afternoon exposure. Leave room for a spread of about 8 feet and avoid exposed winter winds.
Through the seasons
Fragrant, semi-double white flowers appear in autumn against glossy evergreen leaves. The foliage remains through winter.
Southwest Washington gardens
Give it a good start.
Maritime Northwest conditions suit this camellia when the site has good drainage and protection from harsh exposure. Watch for scale and moisture-related leaf problems.
Soil, drainage & water
Plant in rich, acidic, well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment and dry spells, keeping the soil evenly moist without leaving roots in saturated ground.
A little care goes a long way
Growing well, season after season.
Water regularly while the shrub establishes and during dry weather. Mulch over the root zone, and prune only as needed after flowering.
Know what to look for
Common growing concerns.
Symptoms can have more than one cause. These notes are a starting point for observing your plant and improving its growing conditions.
Cottony camellia scale
Scale insects may leave sticky honeydew and black sooty mold on foliage.
Help your plant thrive
Inspect leaves and twigs for scale and manage infestations using local extension guidance.
Oedema and wet-root stress
Water imbalance may cause corky patches on leaves or declining growth.
Help your plant thrive
Keep soil evenly moist and well drained; adjust watering if the soil stays wet.
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