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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Wirlinga Princess Camellia is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Wirlinga Princess Camellia after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it 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
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Wirlinga Princess Camellia with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Wirlinga Princess Camellia
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