Camellia sasanqua Marge Miller

Common Name: Camellia sasanqua 'Marge Miller'

Description: 'Marge Miller' is a unique, prostrate evergreen shrub renowned for its trailing branches and abundant, soft pink double flowers that bloom from autumn through winter. Its glossy, deep green foliage provides a lush backdrop, making it an excellent ground cover option. This cultivar thrives in Melbourne's climate, preferring semi-shaded positions protected from the hot afternoon sun. It's versatile in the landscape, ideal for cascading over garden walls, mass planting to form a floral carpet, or even training as a weeping standard. 'Marge Miller' is relatively low-maintenance, requiring well-drained soil and regular watering during establishment. Once settled, it exhibits good drought tolerance and adds year-round interest to gardens.

Form:

• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 0.3 meters
• Width: 1-1.5 meters

Aspect:

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Autumn
• Flowers in Winter

Flower Colour:

• Soft Pink

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant
• Frost Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Versatile Growth Habit

Toxicity: Non-toxic to humans and animals.

Companion Plants:

• Azaleas
• Gardenias
• Rhododendrons
• Ferns