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Camellia sasanqua 'Pink' Premium 15cm

Name: Camellia sasanqua 'Pink' Premium 15cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
Price: 34.0 EUR
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Evergreen shrub · Theaceae · Upright branching

Camellia sasanqua ‘Pink’

Blushing pink. Absolutely no embarrassment 🌸

Family: Theaceae · Pot diameter: 15 cm · Height: 50 cm

Soft pink flowers
Single open form
Autumn–early winter
Evergreen shrub

Camellia sasanqua ‘Pink’ brings a soft pink that gently warms a space without overwhelming it, with open flowers and a bright golden centre. Its delicate, lightly rippled petals let the light reveal subtle shifts in tone, while glossy green foliage keeps the composition clear. It has a romantic yet natural presence, like a quiet touch of colour that somehow catches everyone’s attention.

Pink sits easily in a relaxed terrace setting, alongside timber surfaces and planting that combines different leaf textures. Its branching crown adds green depth, while the flowers are particularly lovely at close range, where you pass or sit each day.

What makes it special

Pink emphasises the softness of its flowers against a lasting evergreen framework.

Soft pink

The single flowers open broadly around golden stamens. Their tone is softer than the vivid rose-red of Red.

An autumn rhythm

Buds develop in succession in cooler weather, usually from autumn towards early winter.

A year-round crown

Small, leathery leaves and woody branches maintain a green presence after flowering finishes.

Why you will love it: It adds a soft flowering detail close by without taking over the whole terrace.

Sasanqua vs japonica

Camellia sasanqua usually opens the camellia season in autumn, while Camellia japonica flowers mainly from late winter into spring. Sasanqua generally has smaller leaves and a lighter, more open branching habit, and tolerates more sun once established. During hot Greek summers, however, morning sun and afternoon protection are preferable. Both need acidic, well-drained soil and consistent moisture.

In the garden & on the balcony Placement & plant combinations Near a seating area, with gentle light and foliage that sets off the soft pink.

Planting position

Beside your seat

Choose a sheltered east-facing position or a bright border with afternoon shade. Pink becomes a medium to tall planting layer over time; initially allow around 2 m centre-to-centre from a comparable shrub for a natural crown in the ground, adjusting to space and pruning. In pots, keep companion plants separate to manage watering more easily.

Colour & compatibility

Colour in layers

Pink pairs with gentle gold-green and copper details. Choose companions that enjoy cool roots, good drainage and sheltered partial shade.

Acer palmatum — Nearby with extra room, its finely divided palmate leaves create a lighter upper layer; allow light to reach the camellia.
Hakonechloa macra — In front and towards the shadier side, its arching green blades add movement without competing with the pink flowers.
Dryopteris erythrosora — At the cool, sheltered base, this fern adds copper tones in its new growth and a contrasting leaf texture.

Care at a glance

Light

Morning sun and afternoon partial shade. Dense shade reduces flowering.

Watering

Keep the soil evenly moist without standing water. Check moisture before watering.

Climate & hardiness

Shelter from drying winds and severe frost. Roots in pots need extra winter protection.

Safety

An ornamental plant, not for eating. Keep away from pets or young children that chew plants.

Detailed careComplete care guideLight, acidic soil, water, feeding, repotting, pruning and winter protection.

Light without extremes

Choose morning sun with shelter from hot afternoon sunshine. Established, well-watered Camellia sasanqua tolerates more sun, but an exposed Mediterranean roof terrace is not its safest position.

Acidic, open soil

Use free-draining ericaceous compost. In the ground it prefers acidic conditions, around pH 5.5–6.5; in a lime-rich garden, a pot filled with a suitable compost is the more practical option.

Check before watering

Water as the surface starts to dry, before the whole rootball dries out. Let water escape through the drainage holes and empty the saucer. Check more often in summer and windy weather rather than following a fixed weekly schedule.

Gentle feeding

In spring, apply an ericaceous fertiliser according to its label. Do not increase the dose to encourage more flowers, and avoid feeding dry roots or a plant stressed by heat.

Planting and repotting

Repot in spring into a pot slightly larger than the rootball, with unobstructed drainage holes. Keep the base of the stems at its previous level. In the garden, add organic mulch while leaving a gap around the woody stems.

Prune after flowering

Light shaping after flowering and removal of dead or crossing branches are usually enough. Avoid repeated clipping towards late summer, when you may remove the next display of flowers.

Cold and routine checks

During frost, protect the pot in particular and shelter buds from cold winds. Species hardiness does not guarantee the safety of exposed roots. Inspect leaf undersides for scale insects and check drainage if the foliage loses its healthy appearance.

Development over timeFrom the first bud to a mature PinkShrubby growth, autumn flowers and the room it needs over the years.

Starting at 50 cm

The young plant needs time to fill out. In its first season, focus on keeping the roots cool and the foliage healthy.

An open framework

Pink’s stems grow upwards and branch, retaining gaps between the leafy tips. Its natural shape is not an impenetrable ball.

A changing presence

Green takes the leading role in summer. In autumn, soft pink appears among the leaves, with conditions determining how long the display lasts.

Mature species habit

Long-term growth

Height 1.8–4.3 mSpread 1.5–2.1 mUpright shrub

The upright, openly branching crown needs space around it. Indicative species range in the ground, not a guaranteed final size for Pink. Pot size, pruning and local climate affect dimensions.

Form through time

Evergreen

Autumn–early winterSoft pink flowers with golden centres

SummerEvergreen foliage

Pink retains its foliage after flowering. Cooler weather brings flowers, with timing varying by position and weather.

What to expect after planting: Pink gains volume gradually. Mature species dimensions are a garden-planning guide, not the size of the potted plant you receive.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScience nobody asked forBotanical details for anyone curious about what lies behind the plant’s appearance

A clue before the flower opens

In Camellia sasanqua, buds are generally smaller, approximately half the size of those of Camellia japonica. Together with fine hairs on the leaf stalks and along the leaf midrib, they provide useful diagnostic clues before a flower opens; pink colour alone does not identify the species.

Frequently asked questions

Six practical answers about Pink before you choose its place.

01How strong is the pink?

Pink has soft pink, single, open flowers. It is less intense than Red, while lighting and flower maturity slightly alter its appearance.

02Will it stay small forever in a pot?

A pot restricts growth but does not turn the species into a dwarf. It will gradually need more root space and, where necessary, light shaping.

03Can I plant it in ordinary lime-rich soil?

It is not a good choice for lime-rich ground. Choose a pot with ericaceous compost so that you can control the root environment.

04Do yellow leaves mean it needs fertiliser?

Not always. High pH, excess water or root problems can also cause yellowing. Check the soil and drainage before changing the feeding regime.

05Is Pink another well-known pink cultivar?

Here, Pink is a colour name for Camellia sasanqua. It does not automatically identify the plant as a particular other pink-flowered cultivar.

06What size is it, and when does it flower?

It comes in a 15 cm pot and is approximately 50 cm tall. Expected flowering is autumn to early winter; its appearance on arrival depends on the season.

Camellia sasanqua 'Pink' Premium 15cm — Care & Tips

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Camellia sasanqua 'Pink' Premium 15cm

Camellia sasanqua 'Pink' Premium 15cm

Camellia sasanqua ‘Pink’

What makes it special

Soft pink

An autumn rhythm

A year-round crown

Sasanqua vs japonica

Beside your seat

Colour in layers

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Climate & hardiness

Safety

Light without extremes

Acidic, open soil

Check before watering

Gentle feeding

Planting and repotting

Prune after flowering

Cold and routine checks

Starting at 50 cm

An open framework

A changing presence

Mature species habit

Form through time

A clue before the flower opens

Frequently asked questions

Camellia sasanqua 'Pink' Premium 15cm — Care & Tips

📦 Your plant travels protected

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