Camellia Sasanqua Jean May

Common Name:
Camellia 'Jean May'

Description:
Camellia sasanqua 'Jean May' is a charming evergreen shrub that produces an abundance of semi-double to double, shell-pink flowers from late autumn through winter. The delicate blooms gradually deepen in colour toward the centre and are lightly perfumed, offering a subtle fragrance in cooler months. The foliage is deep green and glossy, forming a dense, upright bush that makes it ideal for structured hedging or as a soft feature plant. 'Jean May' is well suited to Melbourne's climate, thriving in well-drained, slightly acidic soils and preferring full sun to partial shade. Once established, it is low-maintenance and frost-hardy. Light pruning after flowering encourages a compact shape and improved flowering performance.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.5–2.5 metres

• Width: 1.5–2.5 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Autumn

• Flowers in Winter

Flower Colour:

• Shell Pink

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Scented flowers

• Suitable for Hedging

• Suitable for Espalier

• Bee Attracting

• Perennial

• Evergreen

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Azaleas

• Rhododendrons

• Gardenias

• Daphne

• Hellebores