Shrubs · Camellias
Bonanza Fall Blooming Camellia
Camellia sasanqua 'Bonanza'
In USDA zones 7b–8a around Raleigh, Durham, and Cary, Bonanza Fall Blooming Camellia is a shrub used in Triangle yards when mature size, sun, and drainage fit the bed. Piedmont clay rewards a wide planting hole, a slightly high crown, and steady first-season water. It shows up on shadier lots where turf struggles. Seasonal flowers are usually why it earns a street-facing spot. Fall planting is the usual window here; water through the first summer no matter the calendar.
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Key facts for the Triangle
- Botanical name
- Camellia sasanqua 'Bonanza'
- Common name
- Bonanza Fall Blooming Camellia
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Group
- Camellias
- Hardiness here
- USDA 7b–8a (Raleigh–Durham Triangle)
- Light
- Shade to part shade
- Water
- Deep, consistent water while establishing
- Soil
- Well-drained; prefers acidic soil
- Leaf habit
- Evergreen
- Best planting window
- Fall (October–November) in the Piedmont; spring after frost as backup
Overview
Bonanza Fall Blooming Camellia is a shrubs selected for landscape use where its mature habit, ornamental traits, and site preferences fit the planting area.
At a glance
Sun
Water & soil
Flowers & fragrance
Foliage & season
Common questions
Is Bonanza Fall Blooming Camellia a good plant for Raleigh and the Triangle?
Yes—when the site matches its light and drainage needs. Bonanza Fall Blooming Camellia is used in Raleigh, Durham, and Cary landscapes in USDA zones 7b–8a. Confirm mature width, overhead wires, and how wet the Piedmont clay stays after storms before you plant.
When should I plant Bonanza Fall Blooming Camellia in North Carolina?
Fall (October–November) is the safest window for Bonanza Fall Blooming Camellia in the Piedmont: soil is still warm, air is cooler, and roots can grow before summer. Spring after the last frost works if you can water deeply through the first hot season.
Will Bonanza Fall Blooming Camellia grow in Piedmont clay?
It can, with careful planting: wide hole, crown slightly above grade, and no water sitting on the root flare. Heavy, poorly drained clay is the usual failure mode—not summer heat alone.
Does Bonanza Fall Blooming Camellia lose its leaves in winter?
No. Bonanza Fall Blooming Camellia is evergreen and keeps foliage year-round, which is why it is used for winter structure and screening in Triangle yards.
Can Bonanza Fall Blooming Camellia grow in the shade?
Yes, it is shade tolerant. Morning sun or bright dappled light still helps it look its best; deep, dry shade under maples is a harder test.