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Camellia Sasanqua 'Pure Silk'

Name: Camellia Sasanqua 'Pure Silk'
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
Price: 750.00 AUD
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Size: 150L

150L

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150L: Enquire within for height guide information.

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About Camellia Sasanqua 'Pure Silk'

Camellia sasanqua 'Pure Silk' is an elegant evergreen shrub known for its pure white, semi-double blooms that stand out beautifully against glossy, dark green foliage. Flowering from autumn to early winter, it adds serene, eye-catching appeal during cooler months.

This compact variety grows upright with a slightly spreading habit, reaching 2–3 meters tall and 1.5–2 meters wide, making it ideal for hedging, containers, or as a feature plant in ornamental gardens. It thrives in partial shade to full sun and prefers well-drained, moist, acidic to slightly acidic soils.

They look excellent in structured garden designs, offering year-round greenery and seasonal floral interest with minimal maintenance. Regular pruning and mulching help maintain health and shape, while pest vigilance ensures vibrant growth.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Camellia Sasanqua 'Pure Silk' is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 2m - 4m Approximately

Mature Width: 1.5m – 2m

Camellia Sasanqua 'Pure Silk' is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 50 cm per year.

Frost Tolerance

Is Camellia Sasanqua 'Pure Silk' frost tolerant?

Camellia Sasanqua 'Pure Silk' is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Flowering Information

Camellia sasanqua ‘Pure Silk’ produces masses of soft white flowers brushed with warm pink edges from autumn through early winter. The delicate single to semi-double blooms sit elegantly against the glossy green foliage, creating a long, refined seasonal display.

Native Information

Is Camellia Sasanqua 'Pure Silk' an Australian Native? No

Camellia Sasanqua 'Pure Silk' is Native to Eastern Asia, particularly Japan and China, where camellias grow naturally along forest margins and shaded woodland areas.

Wildlife Value

Its extended autumn–winter flowering provides nectar and pollen for cool-season pollinators, including native bees and hoverflies. The dense evergreen foliage also offers excellent cover for small birds and enhances biodiversity within hedges and structured garden plantings.

Sunlight Information

Camellia Sasanqua 'Pure Silk' will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preffered Soil

Camellia sasanqua ‘Pure Silk’ performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and prefers slightly acidic conditions. It may struggle in alkaline or poorly drained soils unless improved with organic matter to enhance drainage and moisture balance. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then shift to deep, occasional watering as the plant matures to support consistent flowering and evergreen foliage health.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Pure Silk Camellia

Genus: Camellia

Botanical Species: sasanqua

Family: Theaceae

Botanical Name: Camellia sasanqua 'Pure Silk'

Landscape Uses

Screening or Privacy
Shrubs
Feature Tree
Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots

Camellia Sasanqua 'Pure Silk' works in an:

Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.
Japanese Inspired – serene balance of form, foliage, and flow.
Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Planting, Spacing & Care

Planting 'Pure Silk' Camellia

Site Selection: Choose a location with morning sun and afternoon shade.
Soil Prep: Acidic, well-draining soil enriched with organic compost.
Hole Digging: Twice the width of the root ball, same depth.
Planting: Ensure the plant's top root is just below the soil surface, backfill, and water.

Hedging & Screening: 1.5m spacing

Feature Tree: 1.5 – 2m

Avenue Planting: Not typically used as an avenue tree

Caring for 'Pure Silk' Camellia

Watering: Regular, especially during dry spells.
Mulching: Apply a layer of mulch to keep the soil cool and maintain moisture.
Pruning: After flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.

Optimizing Soil for Year-Round Beauty

Ideal Drainage: Does best in well-drained, slightly acidic soils.

Well-Draining Soil: Ideal for these varieties, enhancing foliage and bloom quality.

If you have the following soil, here are some tips for you:

Sandy Soil: Naturally draining; amend with organic materials and acidic mulch to maintain the required acidity and nutrient levels.
Clay Soil: Improve with sand and organic matter to facilitate better drainage and appropriate acidity.
Loamy Soil: Maintain its health with acidic organic amendments to support continuous blooming.
Peaty Soil: Ensure good drainage while maintaining the soil's natural acidity for best performance.

Camellia Sasanqua 'Pure Silk' is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 50 cm per year.

Medium Growth Rate

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

Ideal Conditions

Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
Sydney & Central Coast
South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
Adelaide Metro & Coastal
Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Thrives in

Full Sun

Frost Tolerance

Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Drought Tolerance

As a young plant it requires regular watering, but once established Camellia ‘Pure Silk’ develops moderate drought tolerance. It performs best with deep, occasional watering during extended dry periods and benefits from shelter from hot winds to maintain flower colour and foliage quality.