{"product_id":"camellia-sasanqua-beatrice-emily","title":"Camellia sasanqua 'Beatrice Emily'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeatrice Emily Sasanqua Camellia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCamellia sasanqua\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e'Beatrice Emily'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTheaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAustralian cultivar (originated at Brown's Pentecost Nursery, NSW; species native to Japan)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEvergreen large shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful Australian-bred sasanqua camellia and a favourite for hedging and screening across the country, Camellia sasanqua 'Beatrice Emily' produces an abundance of large, fully double white blooms with delicate mauve-pink shading on the outer petals from early autumn through winter. The combination of pristine white and soft pink is genuinely elegant set against the dense, glossy dark green foliage.\u003cbr\u003eMore sun-tolerant and faster-growing than Camellia japonica, 'Beatrice Emily' is an exceptional performer in Adelaide's climate. Its dense, upright habit makes it one of the most popular choices for tall hedges and screens across South Australia, while its generous flowering display and glossy evergreen foliage make it equally rewarding as a feature specimen or espalier. A reliable, long-lived and low-fuss camellia that delivers something beautiful in every season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1.5–3.5 m H x 1.5–2.0 m W (dense, upright bushy habit; can be maintained as a hedge from 1.0–3.0 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eModerate to fast; 30–50 cm per year; forms a dense hedge in 3–5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGlossy, shiny deep green oval leaves; dense, evergreen year-round; excellent hedge foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLarge, fully double blooms in white with delicate mauve-pink shading on the reverse outer petals; early autumn through winter; prolific and eye-catching display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLightly fragrant; subtle sweet camellia scent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDense glossy foliage year-round; prolific white and pink flowers through autumn and winter; prune and feed in late winter after flowering; fresh new growth in spring and summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAutumn and winter flowers provide nectar for bees and pollinators when few other plants are in bloom; dense foliage provides shelter and nesting habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFrost hardy once established; more sun-tolerant than Camellia japonica; coastal hardy; shelter from harsh winds recommended for best flower quality; dislikes alkaline soils and waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTight hedge: 1 plant per metre (80 cm–1.0 m spacing); Standard hedge\/screen: 1 plant per 1.2–1.5 m; Specimen: 2.0 m apart; suitable for large containers (50 cm+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNon-toxic to cats and dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull sun to part shade; morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal; tolerates more sun than Camellia japonica; avoid harsh western afternoon sun in hot inland positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHumus-rich, well-drained acidic to neutral soil; incorporate compost and aged manure before planting; avoid Adelaide's alkaline soils unless amended or grow in containers with camellia\/azalea potting mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEstablishment: deep soak 2–3 times\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 7–10 days in summer; fortnightly in spring and autumn; monthly in winter; mulch well to retain moisture and keep roots cool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePrune lightly after flowering (late winter) to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth; avoid pruning in summer and autumn when flower buds are forming; feed with camellia\/azalea fertiliser in spring after pruning and again in late summer; apply organic mulch annually; monitor for scale insects and sooty mould\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVery long-lived; decades with correct soil conditions and drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWell suited to Adelaide's coastal and metropolitan areas, Fleurieu Peninsula and sheltered foothills positions; performs well in warm sheltered microclimates across SA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAcidic to neutral (pH 5.0–6.5); sensitive to alkaline soils; test and amend regularly or grow in containers with specialist potting mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall formal hedge or privacy screen delivering dense year-round structure with a generous autumn and winter flowering display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEspalier against a south or east-facing fence or wall for a stunning flat screen in narrow garden spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature specimen in courtyard and garden bed plantings where the white and mauve-pink blooms create a refined autumn focal point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine with Azaleas, Daphne and shade-loving ferns for a classic acid-loving garden with layered seasonal interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge container specimen for sheltered patios and courtyards; use camellia\/azalea potting mix and feed regularly for best results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Beatrice Emily' is a genuinely beautiful and hardworking camellia. The large, fully double white blooms with their delicate mauve-pink outer petals are produced with real generosity through autumn and winter, and the dense, glossy habit makes it one of the most satisfying hedging plants available for South Australian gardens. Australian-bred and well-proven in our conditions, it is a plant that simply delivers year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"5L Pot","offer_id":48949258256636,"sku":"CAME-SASA-BEAT-EMIL-5L","price":28.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/camellia-sasanqua-beatrice-emily-5L-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1775679204","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/camellia-sasanqua-beatrice-emily","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}