Camellia sasanqua Lucinda

Camellia Lucinda SASANQUA

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Description

Part shade morning sun

Height to 3 m but may be pruned or espaliered

Moderate water

Screen hedging

Well drained soil

Avoid lime

 

Notes from the plant tag:

An early flowering sasanqua bearing pretty, pink, peony type blooms.

Description : an evergreen shrub approxumately 3m tall with dense bright green follage . abundant, showy flowers are produced in autumn and early winter. Ideal for screens , hedging , large containers and espaliers.

Position: sunny or partly shaded positions. Sasanquas tolerate more sun than japonica camellias. Protect from strong winds.

Soil: well drained, slightly acidic soil. Before planting combine soil with organic matter for best results.

Care: keep moist especially in hot, dry weather.  Mulch with compost leaf mould or other organic matter to keep roots cool.  Do not allow mulch to the trunk.  May be lightly trimmed to shape in spring.  Feed in spring with a camellia fertilliser or a complete organic fertiliser.  Avoid lime.

 

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