{"product_id":"paradise-glow-camellia-camellia-sasanqua-paradise-glow","title":"Paradise Glow Camellia - Camellia sasanqua 'Paradise Glow'","description":"\u003cp\u003eParadise Glow Camellia (\u003cem\u003eCamellia sasanqua\u003c\/em\u003e 'Paradise Glow') is a vigorous, slender evergreen shrub, about 3m tall and 2m wide, that carries masses of large, single, mid-pink flowers with golden centres from late autumn into early winter. As a sasanqua it has smaller leaves and denser foliage than a japonica, which suits hedges, screens and large pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig pink flowers with golden centres.\u003c\/strong\u003e Single blooms open in huge numbers over the cooler months, when little else in the garden is flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlender and vigorous.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upright, narrow profile is ideal for hedging, and growth is strong once it is established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenser and more sun tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sasanquas have smaller leaves and denser foliage than japonicas, take more sun and flower earlier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile.\u003c\/strong\u003e It can be a screen, a hedge, an espalier on a wall, a feature plant or a large pot specimen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe 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\u003eFlowering hedges and screens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 90cm apart in a row for a dense evergreen screen that flowers through winter. Sasanquas typically knit into a dense hedge in about four years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting and espaliers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Train it flat against a wall or fence, or give it a prominent spot where the winter blooms can be enjoyed from the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a pot at least 40cm across, filled with acidic potting mix, it makes a bold courtyard plant and sidesteps alkaline soil problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Paradise Glow Camellia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it sun for part of the day, morning or afternoon, with some shade, and keep it out of strong wind and exposed sites. Sasanquas cope with warmer, humid gardens better than japonica camellias, and they also grow well in cooler southern districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil enriched with organic matter suits it. Camellias like acid soil, so work in a potting mix rich in humus at planting time. Plant slightly high, because camellias are shallow rooted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well, particularly through summer when next season's buds are forming. Fertilise in spring with a camellia and azalea fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune only as needed, straight after flowering. Next year's buds form on spring and summer growth, so a late prune removes them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Paradise Glow Camellia as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Camellias are not instant plants, so a tube is the start of a hedge that builds over several seasons. Plants travel upright and settle within a couple of weeks.\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\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003ePlants safe for pets\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 are the leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow leaves with green veins usually mean alkaline soil is locking up iron. Apply iron chelate and improve the soil with organic matter, and avoid garden lime nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it take full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSasanquas tolerate more sun than japonicas in most of Australia. A spot with morning or afternoon sun is ideal, with shelter from hot, drying wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 90cm apart. Closer spacing crowds the plants, and wider spacing takes longer to close the gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787186143551,"sku":"CAM-SAS-PARADI-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/paradise-glow-camellia-camellia-sasanqua-paradise-glow.jpg?v=1792150758","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/paradise-glow-camellia-camellia-sasanqua-paradise-glow","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}