Camellia sasanqua Mine No Yuki

Common Name:
Common name – White Sasanqua Camellia

Description:
Camellia sasanqua ‘Mine No Yuki’, often referred to as the “White Doves” camellia, is a highly regarded evergreen shrub celebrated for its masses of elegant semi-double to double pure white flowers produced from autumn through to early winter. The blooms feature softly ruffled petals with prominent golden yellow stamens, creating a refined and luminous display against the glossy dark green foliage. This variety is prized for its vigorous yet graceful growth habit, making it ideal for hedging, espalier, screening, feature planting, or large containers. ‘Mine No Yuki’ performs exceptionally well in Melbourne’s climate and is more tolerant of sun exposure than many japonica camellias, thriving in full sun to part shade with well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Its abundant flowering, dense evergreen foliage, and versatile garden performance make it one of the most popular sasanqua camellias for Australian gardens.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 2–4 m
• Width: 2–3 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Autumn
• Flowers in Winter

Flower Colour:

• Pure white
• 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