Camellia Sasanqua Slimline With Love

Camellia Sasanqua 'Slimline With Love' is a compact, evergreen beauty with vibrant double pink blooms in autumn and winter. Perfect for narrow garden beds, hedging, fence lines and espaliers, it brings welcome colour to classic and formal gardens during the cooler months. Product Specifications Camellia Sasanqua Slimline With Love Common Name: Slimline With Love Form: Upright, compact, narrow shrub Foliage: Evergreen Uses: Feature, hedging, espalier, narrow Mature Height: 2-3 meters tall Mature Width: 1-2 meters Position: Full Sun – partial shade Flower Colour: Brilliant Pink Flowering Period: Autumn – Winter Soil Type: Well-draining, well-fertilized Water Requirements: Low – medium Maintenance Level: Medium, prune & feed Planter Suitability: Yes, allow growth room Australian Native: No Plant Sizes Plant sizes are updated regularly. Please note that small natural variations may occur. 18cm Pot — Approx. 50cm planted height 25cm Pot — Approx. 1m planted height 30cm Pot — Approx 1.5m planted height 40cm Pot — Approx 1.8m planted height Commonly Asked Questions When does With Love flower? Sasanqua With Love flower during the Winter and Spring months. Deadheading camellias is optional and mainly done for cosmetic reasons. If you enjoy the appearance of a clean and tidy plant, you can remove spent flowers, but it’s not essential for the health or future blooming of the camellia. Looking for more colours in a Slimline Camellia? Click here to view Avalanche. How far apart do I plant for a hedge? Plant these Camellias around 90cm - 1.4m apart for a screening hedge. Apply a layer of mulch around the base of the plants to help retain moisture, suppress weeds, and maintain a consistent soil temperature. Understand that it may take some time for the camellias to grow and fill in the hedge. Be patient, and as the plants mature, they will create a dense and attractive hedge. When should I fertilise my camellias? The best time to fertilize camellias is in late winter or early spring, just before the growing season begins. Fertilizing at this time provides nutrients to support new growth and flower development. It’s essential to use a balanced fertilizer specifically formulated for acid-loving plants, as camellias prefer acidic soil. Additionally, follow the recommended dosage on the fertilizer package to avoid over-fertilizing, which can harm the plants. Can I keep Avalanche in a planter pot? Yes, slimline camellias can be kept in a pot. They are one of the more suitable varieties for planter pots due to their naturally compact, upright growth. Ensure the pot has good drainage and use a quality, free-draining potting mix, keeping watering consistent, especially through warmer months. Rotate the pot every few months to encourage even growth on all sides. Potted plants may not reach their full mature size compared to those planted in the ground, which can be ideal for courtyards and smaller spaces.