Sweet Jane is a delightful camellia variety with a naturally dense, upright form and a long flowering season. From late autumn through early spring, it puts on a generous show of soft pink, semi-double blooms, opening from deep red buds and gradually fading to near white — creating a lovely ombré effect on the plant. This compact evergreen shrub also features coppery red new growth in spring and autumn, providing extra colour even when not in bloom. Its neat habit and glossy green foliage make it ideal for hedging, screens, or growing in large containers.
Soil: Plant in a free-draining soil that is medium to acidic pH, rich in organic matter. A potting mix rich in humus is ideal, added at the time of planting. It is recommended to create a mound if your garden has clay soils.
Conditions: Sunny or partly shaded position with morning or afternoon sun. It can be grown throughout Australia and is tolerant of both heat and light frost, but may need protection in extreme situations, especially when young. Shelter from strong winds.
Size: Height 2-3m x width 1.5m
Soil: Plant in a free-draining soil that is medium to acidic pH, rich in organic matter. A potting mix rich in humus is ideal, added at the time of planting. It is recommended to create a mound if your garden has clay soils.
Conditions: Sunny or partly shaded position with morning or afternoon sun. It can be grown throughout Australia and is tolerant of both heat and light frost, but may need protection in extreme situations, especially when young. Shelter from strong winds.
Size: Height 2-3m x width 1.5m