Camellia sasanqua 'French Vanilla'

Also Known As

French Vanilla Sasanqua Camellia

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 10'-15'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Camellia sasanqua 'French Vanilla' plant details

Camellia sasanqua 'French Vanilla' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and winter white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Camellia sasanqua 'French Vanilla'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: theaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and winter
Uses: container plant, fragrant, long-blooming, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Camellia sasanqua 'French Vanilla'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

With a sweet vanilla like fragrance the large single white flowers of French Vanilla Camellia shine brightly atop the foil of rich dark green Sasanqua-like foliage of this vigorous upright grower in early to mid season. The naturally upright growth habit lends it to use as a screen, specimen plant, or as a backdrop. Be sure to plant it near a walk where you put your nose in the wonderfully fragrant Camellia hybrid. French Vanilla Camellia is nearly always in flower in time for a Thanksgiving bouquet. The other Camellias in the bouquet are: White By The Gate, Debutante (pink), and Purple Haze Sasanqua (small purplish-red flowers), along with a sprig of leaves of the Waterfall Japanese Maple with yellow color. French Vanilla Camellia is at the lower right.