Camellia japonica 'Sawada's Mahogany'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8'-12'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Camellia japonica 'Sawada's Mahogany' plant details

Camellia japonica 'Sawada's Mahogany' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring magenta and purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. 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 japonica 'Sawada's Mahogany'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: theaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: magenta and purple blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Camellia japonica 'Sawada's Mahogany'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An unusual Camellia discovered in the gardens of the late K. Sawada, the large mahogany red, peony form flowers have darker mahogany red overtones with occasional white tipped and flecked petals. As per Bobby Green the flower show starts in fall and lasts throughout the typical Camellia flowering season. The flowers are long lasting and are considered show quality. *It appears that if Sawada's Mahogany is grown in a strongly acidic soil that it may produce flowers with purple overtones (soil pH of 4.5) as per the secondary image.