Camellia sasanqua Star Above Star

Common Name:
Camellia 'Star Above Star'

Description:
Camellia sasanqua 'Star Above Star' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its star-shaped, semi-double blooms that appear in late autumn and continue into early winter. The flowers are predominantly white with softly ruffled petals, delicately edged in lavender-pink, creating a soft and elegant display. The blooms are lightly fragrant and sit beautifully against the plant’s dark green, glossy foliage. With a naturally upright and bushy form, this camellia performs well in a wide range of garden settings, from informal borders to structured hedging. It prefers slightly acidic, well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade. In Melbourne’s climate, 'Star Above Star' is frost-tolerant and requires minimal upkeep, with light pruning after flowering to maintain its shape and promote dense growth.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 2–3 metres

• Width: 1.5–2 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Autumn

• Flowers in Winter

Flower Colour:

• White with lavender-pink edges

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Scented flowers

• Suitable for Hedging

• Suitable for Espalier

• Bee Attracting

• Perennial

• Evergreen

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Azaleas

• Rhododendrons

• Gardenias

• Daphne

• Hellebores