A graceful sasanqua with single, deep rose-pink blooms borne profusely on slightly pendulous branches. Its arching habit suits espaliers, screens and large containers.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 3 m H × 2 m W
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun and full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Hugh Evans Camellia
Camellia sasanqua 'Hugh Evans' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Theaceae family. It reaches around 3 m tall and 2 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Pink flowers appear in autumn and winter.
Where to grow Hugh Evans Camellia
Hugh Evans 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
Hugh Evans 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. For a screen, space plants about 1.2 m apart.
Watering & feeding
Hugh Evans 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 Hugh Evans Camellia after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Hugh Evans Camellia in the garden
Hugh Evans Camellia earns its place for a fast screen or informal hedge, a feature or specimen planting and pots and courtyard containers. 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 Hugh Evans 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.
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