Camellia sasanqua Gwen Pike

Common Name:
Common name – Sasanqua Camellia

Description:
Camellia sasanqua ‘Gwen Pike’ is a charming evergreen shrub admired for its prolific display of soft to vibrant pink double blooms that appear from autumn through to early winter. The flowers are beautifully layered with gently ruffled petals, creating a lush and romantic appearance against the glossy dark green foliage. This variety forms a dense and tidy habit, making it ideal for hedging, screening, feature planting, or growing in decorative pots. ‘Gwen Pike’ is particularly well-suited to Melbourne’s climate, tolerating cooler conditions while thriving in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It performs best in full sun to part shade and benefits from protection against harsh afternoon heat in hotter locations. With its reliable flowering, evergreen structure, and elegant floral display, this camellia is a standout addition to formal gardens, cottage gardens, and shaded outdoor spaces.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 2–3 m
• Width: 1.5–2.5 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Autumn
• Flowers in Winter

Flower Colour:

• Bright pink
• Deep pink
• Yellow centre

Key Attributes:

• Bee Attracting
• Bird Attracting
• Evergreen
• Perennial
• Suitable for Espalier
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Pots
• Suitable for Topiary
• Thrives in cooler climates
• Useful as a screening plant

Toxicity:
Camellias are generally considered non-toxic to humans, dogs, and cats.

Companion Plants:

• Azalea
• Clivia
• Daphne
• Ferns
• Gardenia
• Hellebore
• Hydrangea
• Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)
• Pieris japonica
• Rhododendron