{"product_id":"little-pearl-camellia-camellia-sasanqua-little-pearl","title":"Little Pearl Camellia - Camellia sasanqua 'Little Pearl'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLittle Pearl Camellia (\u003cem\u003eCamellia sasanqua\u003c\/em\u003e 'Little Pearl') is not so little: an evergreen shrub that reaches about 3m high and 2m wide, with medium-large double flowers whose petals shade from pink on the outside to white at the centre. They open over a long period from late autumn into early winter. As a sasanqua it is more sun tolerant and better suited to warm, humid gardens than a japonica, which makes it a good hedge, screen or tub plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink to white petals.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers shade from deep pink at the edge to pure ice white in the centre, with a ruffled, layered look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long cool season show.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowering runs over an extended period in late autumn and early winter, when the garden needs colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for warmth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sasanquas are more sun tolerant, flower earlier and do better in warmer, more humid gardens than japonicas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine, dense leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Smaller leaves and denser foliage than a japonica make a thicker hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGentle around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Camellias are not considered toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal evergreen hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 90cm apart in a single row. The shrubs close into a dense, informal hedge over several seasons and flower through the colder months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge tubs.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a big container it gives a patio or entry a long season of flowers, and the dense foliage looks neat all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and espaliers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it at the back of a garden border, or train it flat against a wall or fence to save space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Little Pearl Camellia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunny or partly shaded, with morning or afternoon sun, and shelter from strong winds and exposed sites. Sasanquas suit warmer districts well, so Little Pearl is a camellia for subtropical and warm temperate gardens as well as cooler ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in free draining soil with a neutral to acid pH, rich in organic matter. A humus rich potting mix added at planting time helps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well, particularly through summer while next season's buds develop. Fertilise in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering, and only if needed to shape it. Pruning later removes the buds for next season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Little Pearl Camellia as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes are the economical start for a long hedge, while the 200mm plants give you a more established shrub from the first season. Plants travel upright and settle in within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camellias\"\u003eBrowse our full camellia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-subtropical-climates\"\u003ePlants for subtropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-everything-about-camellia-bushes\"\u003eCamellia bushes: varieties, growing and care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it called Little Pearl if it grows to 3m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name suggests a small plant, but it describes a delicate flower rather than the size of the shrub, which reaches about 3m high and 2m wide. Give it room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it suit a warm, humid garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. As a sasanqua it handles warm, humid conditions and more sun than a japonica, which makes it a good camellia for subtropical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver a long period in late autumn and early winter, a little ahead of the japonica camellias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790230552895,"sku":"CAM-SAS-LITTLE-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790230618431,"sku":"CAM-SAS-LITTLE-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/little-pearl-camellia-camellia-sasanqua-little-pearl.jpg?v=1792196986","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/little-pearl-camellia-camellia-sasanqua-little-pearl","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}