Sasanqua Camellia

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Sasanqua Camellia

‘Classique’ is a compact, low-growing sasanqua camellia.

Plant details

Common name: Sasanqua camellia

Botanic name: Camellia sasanqua ‘Classique’

Description 

A prostrate sasanqua camellia which grows slowly to around 60cm (2′) tall and 1m (3′) wide. It flowers abundantly from late summer to winter. The flowers are two-tone pink with a prominent yellow centre. The new growth has a bronze tinge.

Best climate

Camellias will grow in most areas apart from the hot tropics and inland. In areas with alkaline soils (such as around Adelaide), camellias may need to be grown in containers with potting mix for acid loving plants.

Uses

low hedge ground cover grafted standard container plant bonsai

Good points

beautiful pink flowers compact, low growing plant early flowering variety will grow in sun or shade

Downside

‘Classique’ is very slow growing. However this could also be considered a plus, because the plant requires very little pruning.

Care

Camellias prefer a slightly acid, humus rich soil with good drainage. Sasanquas will grow in either full sun or partial shade but do best with protection from hot sun. Fertilise in spring with an all purpose fertiliser such as Dynamic Lifter or a specialist plant food such as camellia and azalea food. Mulch with compost (such as composted autumn leaves) or milled cow manure. Keep well watered, particularly when it is hot and dry.

Cost and availability 

Standards (grafted onto ‘Pink Ruffles’ understock) – $160-$200
250mm (10″) pots – around $40
200mm (8″) pots – around $18
140mm (6″) pots – around $10

Prices will vary from state to state. ‘Classique’ is now available in most states of Australia, although it may be difficult to find in Western Australia. Look for it at your local nursery or camellia specialist nursery (such as the ones listed below). If they do not have it in stock they will be able to order it in for you.

Specialist camellia nurseries 

NSW 

Camellia Grove Nursery
8 Cattai Ridge Road,
Glenorie  2157
Ph: 9652 1200

QLD

Hawkins Gardenway,
1666 Old Cleveland Road,
Chandler, 4155
Phone: (07) 3390 1633
Fax: (07) 3390 1618

SA 

Newman’s Nursery
North East Road
Tea Tree Gully, 5091
Phone: (08) 8264 2661

WA

John Cole’s Nursery
Lot 5, Beenyup Road
Banjup, 6164
Phone: (08) 9417 9834

Further information

‘Classique’ was developed by Peter Donnelly of Coachwood Nurseries where our segment was filmed. The nursery is a wholesale nursery but can be contacted by email or at the website for more information and local suppliers:

Coachwood Nurseries Pty Ltd
Somersby, NSW
Website: www.coachwoodnurseries.com.au
Email: [email protected]