Camellia

Camellia sasanqua Plantation Pink

• Position: partial shade (but not east-facing)
• Soil: moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil (or ericaceous compost for container-grown specimens)
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: October to December
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Large pale pink, single flowers with a large central boss of golden yellow stamens appear among lustrous, dark green leaves in late autumn. The delicate petals of this vigorous camellia start to unfurl in October just when the garden is most in need of colour and scent. A strongly upright camellia that's best grown in a sheltered spot.
  
  

• Garden care: To prevent damage to the emerging buds and flowers protect from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. Water established plants in dry weather to prevent bud drop. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in mid-spring and again in June. Top-dress annually with shredded bark or well-rotted leaf mould. After flowering lightly trim or prune any branches that spoil the appearance of the plant.

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