A dwarf, dense sasanqua with small leaves and miniature formal-double red blooms, naturally compact and slow. Excellent for small pots, low edging and bonsai.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1 m H × 1 m W
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun and full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Bonsai Baby Camellia
Botanically, Camellia sasanqua 'Bonsai Baby' is a slow-growing shrub in the Theaceae family. It reaches around 1 m tall and 1 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Red flowers appear in autumn and winter.
Where to grow Bonsai Baby Camellia
Bonsai Baby 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
Bonsai Baby 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
Bonsai Baby Camellia does best with regular, moderate watering. Refresh mulch and provide a modest balanced feed at the start of spring. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune Bonsai Baby Camellia after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Bonsai Baby Camellia in the garden
Bonsai Baby Camellia earns its place for pots and courtyard containers, bonsai culture 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
Combine Bonsai Baby Camellia with plants that share its preference for regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Bonsai Baby Camellia
Plant Sale lists Bonsai Baby Camellia as potted plants and advanced specimens. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
