A naturally compact, upright sasanqua from the Australian Paradise series, with small glossy leaves and dainty white rose-form blooms. Its slim, dense habit makes it ideal for narrow hedges and formal pots.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 2 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 Paradise Little Liane Camellia
Camellia sasanqua 'Paradise Little Liane' is a slow-growing shrub in the Theaceae family. It reaches around 2 m tall and 1 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White flowers appear in autumn and winter.
Where to grow Paradise Little Liane Camellia
Paradise Little Liane 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
Paradise Little Liane 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 60 cm apart.
Watering & feeding
Paradise Little Liane Camellia does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed as new growth begins, following the rate on a balanced garden fertiliser. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Prune Paradise Little Liane 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. For most gardens, it is low maintenance.
Using Paradise Little Liane Camellia in the garden
Paradise Little Liane Camellia earns its place for a fast screen or informal hedge, pots and courtyard containers, clipping into topiary 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
Paradise Little Liane Camellia sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Paradise Little Liane Camellia
Plant Sale lists Paradise Little Liane Camellia as potted plants and advanced specimens. Use the quote builder above to ask about current stock, sizes and pricing.
