Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka'

The Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its large, semi-double white flowers with ruffled petals and a golden yellow center. Blooming profusely from autumn through winter, it adds elegance and brightness to gardens when few other plants are in flower. Its glossy, dark green foliage provides year-round interest, making it ideal for hedges, espaliers, large containers, or as a feature plant in the landscape.

Features:

✅ Large, semi-double white blooms with golden centers
✅ Flowers from autumn to winter, brightening the garden during cooler months
✅ Perfect for hedging, espalier, pots, or as a focal plant
✅ Evergreen foliage ensures year-round garden structure
✅ Low-maintenance and adaptable to various garden settings

Growing Conditions:

🌱 Light: Thrives in partial shade; tolerates full sun with sufficient moisture
💧 Water: Regular watering during establishment; more drought-tolerant when mature
🌿 Soil: Prefers lime-free, well-draining, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter
🌡️ Climate Suitability: Well-suited to temperate and subtropical regions of Australia (NSW, VIC, TAS, SA, southern QLD, and southwestern WA). Best planted in a sheltered location to protect flowers from harsh winds.
✂️ Pruning: Light pruning after flowering maintains shape and encourages dense growth

Why You Should Buy:

✔️ Produces showy white blooms when other plants are dormant
✔️ Versatile for hedges, screening, espalier, or container planting
✔️ Evergreen habit ensures year-round appeal and garden structure

The Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its large, semi-double white flowers with ruffled petals and a golden yellow center. Blooming profusely from autumn through winter, it adds elegance and brightness to gardens when few other plants are in flower. Its glossy, dark green foliage provides year-round interest, making it ideal for hedges, espaliers, large containers, or as a feature plant in the landscape.

Features:

✅ Large, semi-double white blooms with golden centers
✅ Flowers from autumn to winter, brightening the garden during cooler months
✅ Perfect for hedging, espalier, pots, or as a focal plant
✅ Evergreen foliage ensures year-round garden structure
✅ Low-maintenance and adaptable to various garden settings

Growing Conditions:

🌱 Light: Thrives in partial shade; tolerates full sun with sufficient moisture
💧 Water: Regular watering during establishment; more drought-tolerant when mature
🌿 Soil: Prefers lime-free, well-draining, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter
🌡️ Climate Suitability: Well-suited to temperate and subtropical regions of Australia (NSW, VIC, TAS, SA, southern QLD, and southwestern WA). Best planted in a sheltered location to protect flowers from harsh winds.
✂️ Pruning: Light pruning after flowering maintains shape and encourages dense growth

Why You Should Buy:

✔️ Produces showy white blooms when other plants are dormant
✔️ Versatile for hedges, screening, espalier, or container planting
✔️ Evergreen habit ensures year-round appeal and garden structure

🦘 Grown in Australia

Supplied in 42mm Pots

FAQs:

❓ Is this plant frost-tolerant? Yes, it can tolerate light frosts once established.
❓ How tall does it grow? Typically reaches 2.5–4 metres tall, ideal for screening.
❓ Can it grow in pots? Yes, it thrives in large containers with proper drainage.
❓ When should I fertilize? Apply a slow-release fertilizer in early spring for best results.
❓ Does it need protection from the afternoon sun? In hotter areas, some afternoon shade is beneficial.