Camellia sasanqua Paradise Sayaka

Common Name:
Common name – Sasanqua Camellia

Description:
Camellia sasanqua ‘Paradise Sayaka’ is an elegant evergreen shrub celebrated for its profusion of soft shell-pink semi-double flowers that bloom from autumn through to early winter. The delicate blooms are highlighted by gently ruffled petals and prominent golden yellow stamens, creating a graceful display against the glossy dark green foliage. This variety has a dense, upright growth habit that makes it ideal for hedging, screening, espalier, feature planting, or growing in large decorative pots. ‘Paradise Sayaka’ performs exceptionally well in Melbourne’s climate, offering good sun tolerance and reliable flowering through the cooler months. It thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter and benefits from regular watering during extended dry periods. With its refined appearance, evergreen foliage, and long flowering season, this camellia brings year-round structure and seasonal beauty to formal and informal garden settings alike.

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:

• Shell pink
• Soft 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