Camellia sasanqua Silver Dollar

Common Name:
Common name – Sasanqua Camellia

Description:
Camellia sasanqua ‘Silver Dollar’ is a refined evergreen shrub prized for its elegant double white blooms that appear from autumn through to early winter. The beautifully layered flowers occasionally display the faintest blush of soft pink on the outer petals and buds, adding subtle charm and sophistication to the garden. Set against glossy deep green foliage, the blooms create a luminous display during the cooler months when colour in the garden is often limited. ‘Silver Dollar’ forms a dense, tidy growth habit, making it ideal for hedging, screening, espalier, feature planting, or decorative pots. Well-suited to Melbourne’s climate, this hardy camellia thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter. Its long flowering season, evergreen structure, and low-maintenance nature make it an excellent choice for both formal and informal gardens.

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:

• Pure white
• Soft blush pink margins
• Pale 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