An Australian-bred Camellia x williamsii type with a graceful weeping habit and masses of small, single soft-pink blooms. Dainty and free-flowering, it is ideal for pots and cascading over walls.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1.5 m H × 1.5 m W
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun and full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Wirlinga Princess Camellia
Camellia 'Wirlinga Princess' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Theaceae family. It reaches around 1.5 m tall and 1.5 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Pink flowers appear in winter and spring.
Where to grow Wirlinga Princess Camellia
Wirlinga Princess Camellia suits warm-temperate and cool-temperate climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun and full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Wirlinga Princess Camellia does best in acidic and free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Wirlinga Princess Camellia does best with regular, moderate watering. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth. Check moisture below the mulch during establishment and water thoroughly when needed rather than following a rigid schedule.
Pruning & care
Prune Wirlinga Princess Camellia after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Wirlinga Princess Camellia in the garden
Wirlinga Princess Camellia earns its place for pots and courtyard containers, hanging baskets and a feature or specimen planting. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate as Wirlinga Princess Camellia. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Wirlinga Princess Camellia
Plant Sale lists Wirlinga Princess Camellia as potted plants and advanced specimens. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
