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Camellia sasanqua 'Gay Sue'

Camellia sasanqua 'Gay Sue' is a graceful evergreen shrub admired for its soft pink flowers and glossy dark green foliage. This elegant camellia flowers from autumn into early winter and brings colour to New Zealand gardens when many plants are fading. The lightly fragrant blooms appear in abundance and contrast beautifully with the rich foliage. Camellia sasanqua 'Gay Sue' is ideal for gardeners wanting a reliable flowering shrub with year round structure.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:2.00 m
Spread:1.50 m
Flowering time:Autumn
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
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Sku10932

How to grow Camellia sasanqua 'Gay Sue' in NZ

Camellia sasanqua 'Gay Sue' grows best in a sheltered position with fertile well drained slightly acidic soil. In New Zealand gardens it performs well in areas protected from harsh afternoon sun and drying winds. Choose a position with morning sun or light shade so the plant develops healthy foliage and produces abundant flowers. Water regularly while the plant establishes so the root system develops strongly.

Camellia sasanqua 'Gay Sue' care tips

Camellia sasanqua 'Gay Sue' prefers soil that remains lightly moist but should never become waterlogged. Apply a camellia fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth and encourage future flowering. Mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and keep the roots cool. Light pruning after flowering will maintain a tidy shape and encourage dense growth.

Camellia sasanqua 'Gay Sue' size, spacing, and growth rate

Camellia sasanqua 'Gay Sue' typically grows to around two to three metres tall and about two metres wide. It has a moderate growth rate and gradually forms a dense rounded shrub. For best results allow around one point five to two metres between plants so they have space to develop fully. In suitable conditions this camellia becomes an attractive garden feature.

Landscaping uses for Camellia sasanqua 'Gay Sue'

Camellia sasanqua 'Gay Sue' is widely used in hedging, mixed shrub borders, and woodland style plantings. The autumn flowering display provides welcome colour late in the year. It works beautifully as a flowering hedge, feature shrub, or planted near pathways and entrances where the blooms can be enjoyed. The evergreen foliage provides year round structure in the garden.

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