{"product_id":"camellia-sasanqua-hiryu","title":"Camellia sasanqua 'Hiryu'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHiryu Sasanqua Camellia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCamellia sasanqua\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e'Hiryu'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTheaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCultivar (species native to Japan)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEvergreen large shrub \/ small tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Australia's most popular and reliable hedging camellias, Camellia sasanqua 'Hiryu' — whose name translates to \"flying dragon\" in Japanese — is prized for its profuse display of large, deep rose-pink semi-double flowers that blaze through the garden from autumn into winter, precisely when most other plants have little to offer. Set against a backdrop of dark, glossy evergreen foliage, the effect is genuinely stunning.\u003cbr\u003eMore sun-tolerant and faster-growing than Camellia japonica, 'Hiryu' performs beautifully across Adelaide's climate in sheltered to open positions. It excels as a tall formal hedge, screen or espalier, and equally rewards as a feature specimen or container plant. Vigorous, long-lived and low-fuss once established — this is the camellia that earns its place in every South Australian garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3.0–4.0 m H × 1.5–2.0 m W (tall, upright bushy habit; can be maintained as a hedge from 1.0–3.0 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eModerate to fast — 30–50 cm per year; forms a dense hedge in 3–5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSmall, glossy dark green oval leaves with finely serrated edges; dense, evergreen year-round; excellent hedge foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLarge single to semi-double blooms in deep rose-pink shading to red at the petal edges with contrasting golden yellow stamens; prolific display autumn through winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLightly fragrant — subtle sweet camellia scent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDense glossy foliage year-round → prolific deep rose-pink flowers autumn through winter → prune and feed in late winter\/early spring → fresh new growth in spring and summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAutumn-winter flowers provide valuable nectar for bees and pollinators when few other plants are flowering; dense foliage provides shelter and nesting habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFrost hardy once established; heat-tolerant in sheltered positions; more sun-tolerant than Camellia japonica; protect from fierce summer winds and extended drought; dislikes alkaline soils and waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTight hedge: 1 plant per metre (80–100 cm spacing); Standard hedge\/screen: 1 plant per 1.2–1.5 m; Specimen: 2.0–2.5 m apart; suitable for large containers (50 cm+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNon-toxic to cats and dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull sun to part shade; morning sun with afternoon shade ideal in hotter inland Adelaide positions; tolerates full sun in coastal areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHumus-rich, well-drained acidic to neutral soil essential; incorporate compost and aged manure before planting; avoid Adelaide's alkaline soils unless heavily amended or grow in containers with camellia\/azalea potting mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEstablishment: deep soak 2–3 times\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 7–10 days in summer; fortnightly in spring and autumn; monthly in winter; mulch well to retain moisture and keep roots cool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePrune lightly after flowering (late winter\/early spring) to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth; avoid pruning in summer–autumn when buds are forming; feed with camellia\/azalea fertiliser in spring after pruning and again in late summer; apply organic mulch annually; monitor for scale insects and sooty mould\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVery long-lived; decades to generations with correct soil and drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWell suited to Adelaide's coastal and metropolitan areas, Fleurieu Peninsula and sheltered foothills positions; thrives in warm sheltered microclimates across SA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAcidic to neutral (pH 5.0–6.5); sensitive to alkaline soils — test and amend regularly or grow in containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall formal hedge or privacy screen — one of the most popular and reliable hedging camellias in Australia, delivering dense year-round structure with spectacular winter flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEspalier against a south or east-facing fence or wall for a stunning flat screen that maximises space in narrow gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature specimen tree in courtyards, driveways and garden beds where autumn-winter colour is most needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine with Azaleas, Gardenias and Daphne for a classic acid-loving garden that delivers fragrance and colour across multiple seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge container specimen for sheltered patios and courtyards — use camellia\/azalea potting mix and feed regularly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Hiryu' is the flying dragon of the winter garden — arriving just when the garden needs it most, blazing with deep rose-pink blooms against glossy green foliage when everything else has gone quiet. Fast enough to form a proper hedge in a few seasons, tough enough to thrive across Adelaide's climate, and beautiful enough to stop you in your tracks every autumn. A genuinely outstanding garden plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"400mm Pot","offer_id":48947775144188,"sku":"CAME-SASA-HIRY-400MM","price":320.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/camellia-sasanqua-hiryu-400mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1775636508","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/camellia-sasanqua-hiryu","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}