Camellia sasanqua Paradise Venessa

Common Name: Camellia sasanqua 'Paradise Venessa'

Description: 'Paradise Venessa' is an extremely vigorous and tall, narrow-growing evergreen shrub. It features large, semi-double to peony-form flowers that are white flushed with pink, showcasing a prominent central cluster of petaloid stamens. Blooming throughout the cooler months, this camellia adds a dazzling splash of color to gardens during late autumn through early spring. The tea-scented blooms contrast beautifully with the glossy, dark green foliage. 'Paradise Venessa' is well-suited to Melbourne's climate, tolerating light frosts and heat. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, humus-rich, slightly acidic to neutral soils. This cultivar is ideal for tall hedging and screening, especially in areas where space is at a premium. Regular pruning after flowering helps maintain its shape and encourages dense growth. Once established, 'Paradise Venessa' is relatively low-maintenance, making it a valuable addition to various garden settings.

Form:

• Shrub - Large

Mature Size:

• Height: Up to 6 meters
• Width: Up to 3 meters

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Autumn
• Flowers in Winter
• Flowers in Early Spring

Flower Colour:

• White flushed with Pink

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Screening
• Low Maintenance
• Evergreen Foliage
• Heat Tolerant
• Frost Tolerant
• Tea-Scented Flowers

Toxicity: Non-toxic to humans and animals.

Companion Plants:

• Azaleas
• Gardenias
• Rhododendrons
• Ferns