Camellia Dream Lover
Camellia Dream Lover
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Current Stock Height Guides
Current Stock Height Guides
*** Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons.No guarantee is giventhat supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal andis not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.
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About Camellia Dream Lover
Camellia sasanqua ‘Dream Lover’ is an evergreen flowering shrub valued for its dense glossy foliage and elegant soft pink flowers. The semi-double blooms create a refined seasonal display through autumn and winter, bringing soft colour and structure to formal and residential gardens.
This variety performs best in full sun to partial shade and prefers rich, well-drained soils with consistent moisture during establishment. Its naturally dense upright growth responds exceptionally well to pruning, making it ideal for hedging, screening, and structured garden planting.
They look excellent when used for evergreen hedging, feature planting, courtyards, and along boundaries where long seasonal flowering and year-round foliage density are desired. This variety is commonly specified where softer flowering colour and reliable evergreen performance are required.
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Key Information to Know
Evergreen / Deciduous
Camellia Dream Lover is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 2m–4 metres
Mature Width: 1.5m–3 metres
Camellia Dream Lover is expected to grow 30–60 cm per year (moderate).
Frost Tolerance
Is Camellia Dream Lover frost tolerant?
Camellia Dream Lover is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Flowering Information
Camellia ‘Dream Lover’ produces masses of soft pink semi-double flowers from autumn through winter. The blooms create an elegant seasonal display against the glossy evergreen foliage, adding long-lasting colour and softness to shaded garden spaces.
Native Information
Is Camellia Dream Lover an Australian Native? No
Camellia Dream Lover is Native to Japan, where Camellia sasanqua grows naturally in woodland and forest margin environments.
Wildlife Value
Its soft seasonal flowers provide nectar and pollen for bees and other beneficial pollinators during the cooler months when fewer plants are flowering. The dense evergreen foliage also offers sheltered habitat for small birds and beneficial insects within garden settings.
Sunlight Information
Camellia Dream Lover will thrive best in:
Preffered Soil
Camellia ‘Dream Lover’ performs best in rich, well-drained loam soils with an acidic to neutral pH. It will also tolerate lighter soils if enriched with organic matter to improve moisture retention and fertility. Avoid alkaline, compacted or waterlogged conditions, as these can reduce nutrient uptake and overall vigour. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then maintain moderate moisture as the plant matures for optimal flowering performance.
Botanical Information
Botanical Information
Botanical Information
Common Name: Dream Lover Camellia
Genus: Camellia
Botanical Species: sasanqua
Family: Theaceae
Botanical Name: Camellia sasanqua ‘Dream Lover’
Landscape Uses
Landscape Uses
Camellia Dream Lover works in an:
Planting, Spacing & Care
Planting, Spacing & Care
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Camellia Dream Lover is expected to grow 30–60 cm per year (moderate).
Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting
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
Ideal Conditions
Thrives in
Frost Tolerance
Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Drought Tolerance
As a young plant it benefits from regular watering to establish evenly, particularly during warmer weather. Once established, ‘Dream Lover’ shows moderate drought tolerance and performs reliably through dry periods when planted in improved soil, with occasional supplementary watering supporting best flowering and foliage quality.
Flowering Information
Flowering Information
Does Camellia Dream Lover flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
Pink
Camellia ‘Dream Lover’ produces masses of soft pink semi-double flowers from autumn through winter. The blooms create an elegant seasonal display against the glossy evergreen foliage, adding long-lasting colour and softness to shaded garden spaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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