Camellia sasanqua Slim n Trim

Common Name: Sasanqua Camellia 'Slim 'N Trim'

Description: The 'Slim 'N Trim' Camellia is an evergreen shrub distinguished by its narrow, columnar growth habit, making it ideal for confined spaces or as a vertical accent in gardens. It features small, deep green leaves and produces an abundance of single, rose-pink flowers with prominent yellow stamens from autumn through early winter, adding vibrant colour during the cooler months. This cultivar thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soils rich in organic matter. It's well-suited to Melbourne's climate and can be used effectively as a hedge, screen, or specimen plant. Regular pruning after flowering helps maintain its shape and encourages dense growth. 'Slim 'N Trim' is also suitable for container planting and can be trained as an espalier or topiary.

Form:

• Shrub – Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.8–2.4 metres
• Width: 0.9–1.2 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Autumn
• Flowers in Winter

Flower Colour:

• Rose-pink

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Bird Attracting
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Topiary
• Suitable for Espalier

Toxicity: No known toxicity to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Azaleas
• Rhododendrons
• Gardenias
• Japanese Maples