The first truly weeping sasanqua, with semi-double soft-pink blooms cascading from long trailing branches. Ideal for hanging baskets, raised pots and spilling over retaining walls.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 50 cm 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 Marge Miller Camellia
Camellia sasanqua 'Marge Miller' is a slow-growing shrub in the Theaceae family. It reaches around 50 cm tall and 1.5 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Pink flowers appear in autumn and winter.
Where to grow Marge Miller Camellia
Marge Miller 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
Marge Miller 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
Marge Miller 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 Marge Miller Camellia after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Marge Miller Camellia in the garden
Marge Miller 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 Marge Miller 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 Marge Miller Camellia
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