Camellia ‘Hiryu’ is a compact, upright sasanqua camellia known for its vivid deep pink to magenta single blooms with bright golden stamens. Flowering generously through the cooler months, it provides reliable seasonal colour while maintaining glossy evergreen foliage year-round. Its naturally dense habit makes it well suited to hedging, screening, espalier, or feature planting in smaller gardens.
Light requirement: Full sun to part shade (best flowering with some sun)
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Regular during establishment; moderate once established
Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, ideal for large pots
Mature Height: 2–3 m
Mature Width: 1.5–2 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Yes (tolerates light to moderate frost)
Wind Tolerant: Moderate; prefers some protection from harsh winds
Leaf colour: Glossy deep green
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 5–10 cm long, oval
Flower Colour: Deep pink to magenta
Flower Shape: Single
Flower Fragrance: Light
Flower Season: Autumn to early winter
Camellia ‘Hiryu’ is a compact, upright sasanqua camellia known for its vivid deep pink to magenta single blooms with bright golden stamens. Flowering generously through the cooler months, it provides reliable seasonal colour while maintaining glossy evergreen foliage year-round. Its naturally dense habit makes it well suited to hedging, screening, espalier, or feature planting in smaller gardens.
Light requirement: Full sun to part shade (best flowering with some sun)
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Regular during establishment; moderate once established
Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, ideal for large pots
Mature Height: 2–3 m
Mature Width: 1.5–2 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Yes (tolerates light to moderate frost)
Wind Tolerant: Moderate; prefers some protection from harsh winds
Leaf colour: Glossy deep green
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 5–10 cm long, oval
Flower Colour: Deep pink to magenta
Flower Shape: Single
Flower Fragrance: Light
Flower Season: Autumn to early winter
