An open white flower
The single flowers leave the bundle of yellow stamens exposed. Gentle folds bring movement to the petals.
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Family: Theaceae · Pot diameter: 15 cm · Height: 50 cm
Camellia sasanqua ‘White’ brightens the garden with white flowers that seem simple until you notice the gently rippled folds of the petals and their dense golden centre. Against the dark, glossy foliage, each flower gains a clear outline and a quiet, almost porcelain-like presence. This is a camellia for planting that calls for light and detail, with enough personality to stand beautifully on its own.
White suits a simple courtyard, natural stone and a mixture of green foliage textures. The contrast between its open flowers and slender woody branches feels more natural than a strictly clipped shape, while keeping an elegant outline.
In White, the contrast of white and green brings the flower’s structure into focus.
The single flowers leave the bundle of yellow stamens exposed. Gentle folds bring movement to the petals.
The cooler period from autumn towards early winter is its expected flowering season.
Small, glossy leaves and woody branching give the planting structure even when there are no flowers.
Why you will love it: It brings clarity to the planting without needing a whole palette of colours around it.
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.
Position White beside a path or in a bright courtyard with morning sun. Set it against a quiet green backdrop, in an acidic, well-drained border or large pot. For free growth in the ground, around 2 m centre-to-centre between comparable shrubs is an initial spacing guide based on the species, not a fixed limit for this colour selection.
White and deep green welcome small purple accents. Give the lower plants the cooler side of the composition and consistently well-drained soil.
Morning sun and afternoon partial shade. Dense shade reduces flowering.
Keep the soil evenly moist without standing water. Check moisture before watering.
Shelter from drying winds and severe frost. Roots in pots need extra winter protection.
An ornamental plant, not for eating. Keep away from pets or young children that chew plants.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After planting, the camellia’s roots adjust to the new soil. Allow time rather than expecting a large, dense crown in its first season.
Branching adds depth, with white flowers appearing at different points in the crown. Light pruning keeps this natural structure visible.
White stays green in summer. Its white flowers return with cooler weather, with timing and abundance depending on conditions.
The upright, openly branching crown needs space around it. Indicative species range in the ground, not a guaranteed final size for White. Pot size, pruning and local climate affect dimensions.
White retains its foliage after flowering. Cooler weather brings flowers, with timing varying by position and weather.
What to expect after planting: The initial 50 cm height describes the plant you buy. A taller, more open crown develops over time and remains smaller in a restricted pot.
Young stems and leaf stalks of Camellia sasanqua carry fine hairs. Together with other features, this small detail helps distinguish it from related camellias; flower colour alone is not enough for identification.
Six practical answers about White before you choose its place.
The White colour selection has single, open flowers with a visible yellow centre, rather than densely packed white rosettes.
White stands out against green, but deep shade can reduce flowering. Choose a bright position with gentle morning sun.
Tender petals can show damage after strong wind, frost or prolonged wet weather. One marked flower does not mean the whole plant is unhealthy.
It is an outdoor plant. In severe frost, move the pot to a sheltered, bright position and protect the roots; a heated living room is not its usual winter home.
For this product it is the colour-selection name of Camellia sasanqua, not an identification with another named white cultivar.
The pot is 15 cm and the plant is approximately 50 cm tall, but open flowers and buds vary seasonally. Outside the flowering season, its presence is green.
Every order is prepared with care so your plant arrives upright, secure and safe.
Individual protection
Plants in pots with a capacity of 3 litres or more are placed in individual boxes that hold the pot securely and reduce the risk of tipping over.
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We use reinforced cardboard designed to protect against impacts and vibration during transport.