Camellia sasanqua Something Special

Common Name: Sasanqua Camellia 'Something Special'

Description: The 'Something Special' variety of Camellia sasanqua is an evergreen shrub celebrated for its abundant semi-double, bi-coloured flowers that bloom during the cooler months. The blossoms showcase a harmonious blend of pink and creamy white hues, adding a vibrant touch to gardens when many other plants are dormant. This cultivar exhibits a vigorous, upright growth habit, making it suitable for hedging, screening, or as a feature plant. 'Something Special' thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soils enriched with organic matter. It is hardy once established and responds well to pruning, which helps maintain a compact and dense form. Regular mulching assists in retaining soil moisture and regulating temperature. This camellia is well-suited to Melbourne's climate, providing reliable winter colour and structure to the landscape.

Form:

• Shrub – Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 2–4 metres
• Width: 2–4 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Autumn
• Flowers in Winter

Flower Colour:

• Pink and Creamy White Bi-colour

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Bird Attracting
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Espalier
• Frost Hardy
• Moderately Wind Tolerant

Toxicity: No known toxicity to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Azaleas
• Rhododendrons
• Gardenias
• Ferns