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Camellia sasanqua 'Jean May'

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    Description

    The Camellia sasanqua 'Jean May' enchants with its delicately elegant double flowers, showcasing the palest peach-pink petals that deepen to a warm rose-pink at the centre. Buds and blooms are beautifully shaped, resembling delicate porcelain cups. Flowering from autumn through winter, this evergreen shrub brings charm and subtle colour to gardens during the cooler months. Perfect for hedging, espalier, containers, or as a statement specimen in any landscape.

    Features:

    ✅ Stunning double flowers with soft peach-pink tones deepening to rose-pink centres
    ✅ Elegant, cup-shaped blooms from autumn to winter
    ✅ Versatile planting options: ideal for hedges, espaliers, pots, or feature planting
    ✅ Dense evergreen foliage provides year-round structure and privacy
    ✅ Low-maintenance with long-lasting seasonal color

    Growing Conditions:

    🌱 Light: Thrives in partial shade; tolerates full sun with adequate watering
    💧 Water: Keep soil moist during establishment; more drought-tolerant once mature
    🌿 Soil: Prefers lime-free, well-draining, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter
    🌡️ Climate Suitability: Ideal for temperate and subtropical regions of Australia, including NSW, VIC, TAS, SA, southern QLD, and southwestern WA. Plant in a sheltered spot for the best flowering results.
    ✂️ Pruning: Light pruning after flowering encourages bushier growth and maintains shape

    Why You Should Buy:

    ✔️ Adds subtle, elegant colour when most plants are dormant
    ✔️ Ideal for creating privacy screens, decorative espaliers, or container displays
    ✔️ Low-maintenance and suitable for a variety of garden styles

    🦘 Australian Grown

    Supplied in 42mm Pots

    FAQs:

    Is this plant frost-tolerant? Yes, once established, it handles light frosts.
    How tall does it grow? Typically reaches up to 2.5–3 metres with a spreading habit.
    Can it be grown in a pot? Yes, it’s perfect for pots with well-draining, acidic potting mix.
    When should I fertilize? In early spring with a slow-release fertilizer for acid-loving plants.
    Does it need protection from strong sun? Afternoon shade is beneficial in hotter climates to prevent leaf scorch.