CAMELLIA 'Hugh Evans'

Sasanqua. Prolific single pink, scented

2 year

Pot size - 2 Litre - Click to view photo

Availability Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC

£21.00 each

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Any 3+ £16.00 each

Any 5+ £14.00 each

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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, scale insects, vine weevils, leaf spot.
Place of origin
Garden origin. USA. Coolidge Rare Plant Garden. Pasadena, California.
Resistant to honey fungus
These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Camellias
sasanqua
Camellia sasanqua (Christmas Camellia) is a species of Camellia
Camellia
Evergreen
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)

Deep rose pink.
Single
Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals

6-8cm (2½-3in) across
Border
Suitable for a large border
Cottage garden
Town garden
Fully hardy
Serrulate
Elliptic
Oblong
Height
2.5m (8ft)
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
Tall Shrub
Upright, spreading shrub. Produces small flowers
Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
Scented flowers
Autumn Seasonal Interest
Acid / ericaceous loving
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Neutral to acid soil
Full shade
Full sun
Will tolerate full sun once established. Keep roots cool and moist.
Partial shade
Rounded to broadly columnar
Rounded to broadly spreading