Alabama Beauty Camellia Semi-double Pink
Overview: A sasanqua-type camellia grown for its pink, semi-double blooms.
Mature size: Approximately 6–10 ft. tall and 4–6 ft. wide.
Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade — more sun-tolerant than Camellia japonica
Flowering season: Fall through winter (roughly October–February, timing varies by cultivar)
Hardiness: USDA Zones 7–9
Water needs: Average to low once established; more drought-tolerant than C. japonica
Special features: More resistant to Phytophthora root rot than C. japonica; slightly salt-tolerant; blooms earlier in the season than japonica types, filling the fall/winter gap; flowers form on old wood, so prune right after bloom
Wildlife value: Bees and other early-season pollinators
Botanical name: Camellia sasanqua 'Alabama Beauty'
Category: Shrubs & Trees