A graceful sasanqua with soft rose-pink, peony-form blooms whose petals curl and twist prettily. Its slightly weeping habit suits informal hedges, espaliers and containers.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 2.5 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 Jennifer Susan Camellia
Camellia sasanqua 'Jennifer Susan' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Theaceae family. It reaches around 2.5 m tall and 2 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Pink flowers appear in autumn and winter.
Where to grow Jennifer Susan Camellia
Jennifer Susan 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
Jennifer Susan 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. For a screen, space plants about 1.2 m apart.
Watering & feeding
Jennifer Susan Camellia does best with regular, moderate watering. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Prune Jennifer Susan 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. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Jennifer Susan Camellia in the garden
Jennifer Susan Camellia earns its place for a fast screen or informal hedge, a feature or specimen planting, pots and courtyard containers and cut flowers for the vase. 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 Jennifer Susan 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 Jennifer Susan Camellia
Plant Sale lists Jennifer Susan Camellia as potted plants and advanced specimens. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
