{"product_id":"camellia-sasanqua-setsugekka","title":"Camellia Sasanqua 'Setsugekka'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetsugekka Camellia \/ Camellia Wavy White \/ Camellia Moon and Flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCamellia sasanqua \u003c\/em\u003e'Setsugekka'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Theaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e East Asia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beloved sasanqua with large, ruffled single white blooms and bright golden stamens that appear autumn to early winter. Flowers are lightly fragrant. Dense, glossy deep-green foliage and a naturally upright, elegant habit make it superb for hedges, screens, espaliers or specimen planting. Thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic 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 2-4 m H x 2-3 m W\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 deep green; new growth may flush bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large single white, ruffled petals, lightly fragrant; autumn–early winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early-season flowering when few shrubs are in bloom; year-round evergreen structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides shelter for small birds; pollen for beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant (once established), heat-tolerant, 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 Hedge\/Privacy: ~1 plant per metre (0.7 m for a very tight hedge); Specimen\/Screen: 1.2–1.5 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 morning sun, afternoon shade in hot summers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, humus-rich, slightly acidic loam\/sandy loam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment—deep soak 2×\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established—regular weekly deep watering in summer; minimal in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch annually, light prune after flowering to shape, and feed with 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well suited to temperate \u0026amp; Mediterranean SA gardens; sheltered coastal sites\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 refined finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEspalier against fences or walls in narrow beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature shrub near entries, patios and shaded courtyards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant snow-white blooms in the cooler months, a neat evergreen hedge the rest of the year, and low fuss once established—perfect for classic structure and seasonal impact\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"200mm Pot","offer_id":49210038911228,"sku":"CAME-SASA-SETS-200MMPOT","price":59.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5L Pot","offer_id":48948315095292,"sku":"CAME-SASA-SETS-5L","price":28.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/camellia-sasanqua-setsugekka-5L-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1775644697","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/camellia-sasanqua-setsugekka","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}