Camellia sasanqua 'Strawberry Swirl'

A delightful addition to brighten the quieter days of late autumn, Camellia sasanqua 'Strawberry Swirl' begins to unveil its stunning pink blooms from late October, continuing through November and December, when most other plants have finished flowering. The delicate, single flowers are a beautiful mix of strawberry pink and white, with a striking golden centre. Their glossy, evergreen foliage creates a dark backdrop that accentuates the flowers' vivid colours. This variety makes an attractive feature when planted in a container with ericaceous compost. Place it on your patio in front of a window to enjoy a cheerful burst of colour throughout the colder months. Even after the blooms have faded, the evergreen leaves continue to offer structure and visual interest, making it an ideal complement to summer plantings. Alternatively, Camellia sasanqua 'Strawberry Swirl' can be grown in a woodland border, extending the season's visual appeal. Its upright, open growth habit also makes it suitable for training as a wall shrub. Hardier than many pure sasanqua varieties, this autumn-blooming hybrid thrives in a sheltered spot with protection from the early morning sun. It reaches a maximum height and spread of 4m (13ft), though plant size varies seasonally, so we list plants by pot size rather than fixed dimensions. The size of the plant upon delivery may differ depending on the season, and the images shown are for reference only.

Growing Information

Camellia plants require a moist, well drained, acid soil in a sheltered, shaded position. In areas where acid soil does not naturally occur, grow Camellia plants in patio containers using a mix of ericaceous compost and John Innes No. 3 and position in dappled shade.