Alabama Beauty Camellia
Camellia sasanqua ‘Alabama Beauty’Alabama Beauty Camellia is a striking fall-blooming sasanqua variety prized for its profusion of semi-double, rose-pink flowers that brighten the landscape when much of the garden has gone dormant. Its glossy, deep green foliage provides a lush backdrop for the vibrant blooms, which appear from late fall into early winter, offering months of seasonal color. With a graceful upright form and dense branching, Alabama Beauty makes an elegant addition to garden beds, foundation plantings, or natural hedges.
Beyond its visual appeal, this camellia is also valued for its durability and adaptability. It tolerates heat better than many other camellias and can thrive in both full sun and partial shade once established. The blooms attract pollinators while the evergreen foliage maintains structure and beauty year-round, making it a versatile choice for landscapes large and small.
This dependable performer with Southern charm pairs beautifully with azaleas, ferns, and hollies to create a layered texture and seasonal contrast in mixed garden designs. Alabama Beauty’s resilience and long bloom season make it a standout shrub for adding timeless elegance and winter interest to your outdoor spaces.
Care Instructions:
Planting: Choose a location with well-draining, slightly acidic soil rich in organic matter. Plant high to promote good drainage.
Sunlight: Prefers partial sun to filtered shade; can tolerate more sun in cooler climates.
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during establishment; avoid waterlogging.
Fertilizing: Feed in spring after blooming with an acid-loving plant fertilizer. Avoid late-summer feeding to prevent tender new growth before frost.
Pruning: Lightly prune after flowering to shape the plant and remove dead or crossing branches.
Winter Care: Apply mulch around the base to insulate roots. Protect from harsh winter winds and direct morning sun after frost.
Companion Plants: Complements azaleas, gardenias, ferns, and hollies for a layered, evergreen look.
