Camellia sasanqua 'Bonanza'Bonanza Camellia

The Camellia sasanqua 'Bonanza', or Bonanza Camellia, is a compact evergreen shrub celebrated for its vibrant, semi-double red blooms with golden yellow centres. Flowering profusely from autumn to early winter, it adds striking colour to gardens during the cooler months. Its glossy, dark green foliage provides a lush backdrop for the flowers and remains attractive year-round.

Growing to 1.5 to 2 metres tall, Bonanza is perfect for hedging, borders, feature planting, or container gardening in both formal and informal landscapes.

Specifications

• Height1.5 to 2 metres
• Width1 to 1.5 metres
• Native toJapan
• FoliageGlossy, dark green, evergreen leaves
• Growth rateModerate

Conditions

• SoilPrefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter
• LightPartial shade to filtered sunlight; tolerates full sun with adequate moisture
• WaterModerate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• ClimateThrives in temperate and subtropical regions

Additional Features

• FlowersSemi-double, vibrant red blooms with golden yellow centres, appearing in autumn to early winter
• UsesIdeal for hedging, borders, foundation plantings, or containers
• SpacingPlant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for dense hedges or individual displays
• Low MaintenanceRequires light pruning after flowering to shape and encourage growth
• Pest ResistanceResilient to most pests with proper care
• Seasonal AppealAutumn and winter blooms with evergreen foliage for year-round beauty
• VersatilitySuitable for formal, cottage, and Japanese-style gardens

The Bonanza Camellia is a vibrant and reliable shrub, perfect for adding bold seasonal colour and structure to gardens and landscapes.