Camellia sasanqua!
Sasanqua camellias are native to China and Japan where they have contributed their beauty to gardens for centuries. While it's true that the "japonicas" have larger flowers, Camellia sasanqua has just as many endearing attributes.
Sasanquas have mature heights that range from about 4-15 ft (1.2-4.6 m). The taller cultivars are typically trimmed up as small trees. Sasanquas bear profusions of flowers in fall and early winter depending on cultivar and location. In general they blossom before japonica.
A beautiful sight is a solitary sasanqua in full bloom standing on the lawn in a spotlight circle of fallen blossoms. Even when not in bloom the sasanquas make a statement with their beautifully glossy, rich green leaves that excel at providing backdrops for garden
Neat form, beautiful evergreen foliage and tons of flowers make sasanquas a hit wherever they are planted. Small specimens are inexpensive and readily available. They are virtually pest free and can survive periods of neglect. Best of all, the blossoms come in all sorts of shapes and sizes.