{"product_id":"camellia-sasanqua-jennifer-susan","title":"Camellia Sasanqua 'Jennifer Susan'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJennifer Susan Camellia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCamellia sasanqua\u003c\/em\u003e 'Jennifer Susan'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily: \u003c\/strong\u003eTheaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Species native to Japan (cultivar selection)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen shrub (can be trained as a small standard)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"419\" data-start=\"400\"\u003eCamellia sasanqua\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Jennifer Susan’ is a vigorous, sun-tolerant sasanqua camellia with masses of soft to pale pink, double blooms from late autumn into winter. Flowers are lightly to moderately fragrant, opening to reveal golden stamens that draw pollinators. Dense, glossy dark-green foliage and a naturally upright habit make it ideal for privacy hedges, screens, espaliers, or feature shrubs. Best in acidic, well-drained, humus-rich soil, with morning sun \/ afternoon shade in hot districts.\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 2.5-3 m H x 1.5-2 m W (unclipped)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-40 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy dark green; new growth can flush bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale\/soft pink, double, lightly fragrant; late autumn–winter (timing varies by climate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Showy cool-season flowering (late autumn–winter) with year-round glossy foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragrant blooms provide nectar\/pollen for insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderately drought-tolerant (once established), heat-tolerant (with summer moisture), wind-tolerant, second-line coastal-tolerant; light–moderate frost (protect from hard frost)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hedges\/Privacy: 1 plant per metre for a tight hedge (1.2–1.5 m for a looser screen); Specimen\/Espalier: 2–3 m apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic to cats \u0026amp; 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 Full sun to part shade (best with afternoon shade in hot, dry sites)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained loam enriched with organic matter; mulch to keep roots cool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment—deep soak 2×\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established—regular deep watering in summer; reduce in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch annually; prune after flowering (late winter) to shape; feed acid-loving fertiliser in early spring and again after flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–60+ years in good conditions (camellias are long-lived shrubs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suited to temperate \u0026amp; Mediterranean SA gardens, including sheltered coastal areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acid to neutral\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\u003ePrivacy hedge \/ screen with a refined finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEspalier on a fence or wall for narrow spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature near entries and along paths; great in large pots on patios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragrant winter colour when little else is blooming, a neat evergreen hedge, and low fuss once established—perfect for stylish privacy and seasonal impact.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"200mm Pot","offer_id":48948307001596,"sku":"CAME-SASA-JENN-SUSA-200MM","price":59.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/camellia-sasanqua-jennifer-susan-200mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1775644437","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/camellia-sasanqua-jennifer-susan","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}