Camellia sasanqua Exquisite
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Camellia sasanqua 'Exquisite' is a beautiful cultivar of the Camellia sasanqua species, admired for its elegant flowers and compact growth habit. This variety is highly valued for its ornamental beauty and ability to thrive in various garden settings.
Height and Width
- Height: Typically reaches a height of 1.5 to 2 metres.
- Width: Spreads out to a width of about 1 to 1.5 metres.
Soil Type
- Soil Preference: Camellia sasanqua 'Exquisite' prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soils. It can tolerate a range of soil types, including loamy and sandy soils. Consistent moisture is important, but the soil should not be waterlogged.
Plant Description
- Foliage: The plant features dark green, glossy leaves that are lance-shaped with serrated edges. The evergreen foliage provides year-round interest and serves as a lush backdrop for its beautiful flowers.
- Growth Habit: Camellia sasanqua 'Exquisite' has a compact, bushy growth habit, making it suitable for smaller garden spaces, borders, or containers.
Flower Description
- Flower Colour: The flowers of Camellia sasanqua 'Exquisite' are a soft, pale pink, offering a subtle and elegant display of colour.
- Flower Shape: The flowers are semi-double to peony form, with layers of petals creating a full, textured appearance. Each flower is typically 5-7 cm in diameter.
- Blooming Season: This plant flowers profusely from autumn through to early winter, providing a delightful burst of colour when many other plants are not in bloom.
- Fragrance: The flowers emit a light, sweet fragrance, adding to their allure.
Cultivation and Care
- Watering: Requires regular watering, especially during dry periods. The soil should be kept consistently moist but not waterlogged. Mulching helps retain soil moisture and keeps the roots cool.
- Sunlight: Prefers partial shade to full sun. It can tolerate some morning sun, but protection from harsh afternoon sunlight is recommended to prevent leaf scorch.
- Pruning: Prune lightly after flowering to maintain the plant’s shape and remove any dead or damaged wood. Avoid heavy pruning, as this can reduce flowering in the following season.
- Fertilising: Benefits from an application of a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in spring. Avoid fertilisers high in phosphorus, as excessive phosphorus can inhibit iron uptake, leading to yellowing leaves.
Additional Notes
- Pests and Diseases: Generally pest and disease-resistant, but can occasionally be affected by aphids, scale insects, and fungal diseases such as leaf spot. Good air circulation and proper plant hygiene can help prevent these issues.
- Uses: Ideal for use as a feature plant, in mixed borders, or as a hedge. Its compact size and attractive flowers also make it suitable for containers and smaller garden spaces.
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Please note that all Plants on this site are a range of plants we grow through out the year.
Availability changes all through out the year. please check with us via our Sunshine Coast Garden Centre page for Pricing & Availability
Product Availability
Plants & Pots come and go all year around.
- Plants are seasonal and sometimes we run out but have more batches coming along.
- Some Plants are not always in-stock however we can either order it in. pending availability
- Available numbers change every hour of the day in store and where we grow so please check in with us on how many you are looking for
- we have access to thousands of plants. if you are looking for a specific plant please let us know and we will see if its coming into stock soon or if we can order it for you.
- we will sometimes keep plants on our website to show you the description of how it grows and its specific characteristics. they may not be in stock all the time however we will keep it up online so when it comes in we wont have to reload products
Where are our plants Grown and how do we grow them
- Plants are grown locally on the Sunshine Coast
- All outdoor plants are sun hardened and ready to grow
- Indoor plants are grown under 50% Shade and will transfer perfectly to indoor use
- Orchids are also grown under 50% Shade and are best brought indoors during flowering for show then returned back into a shaded area until the following flowering time
- we are Qualified horticulturists, greenkeeper as well as Qualified landscape Construction with over 35 years experience in the industry. We use Quality products and materials to grow all our plants.
How to Look after your plants like we do
- When using any Garden Care products or Fertilisers we always recommend reading the label before use
- We recommend using Earthlife crushed rock mineral on all plants when planting in the ground or in Pots.
- When planting in Pots in Our garden centre we use either Rocky Point Premium Potting mix or our own custom potting mixes blend to plant all our plants
- If planting in the ground we also recommend that you use good quality Bagged garden soil around your plants at the time of planting
