Camellia 'Dream Lover'

• Screening or Privacy
• Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots

Camellia 'Dream Lover' works in an:

• Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
• Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.
• Contemporary / Architectural Garden – striking forms for bold design statements.

Camellia 'Dream Lover' is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 2m to 4m

Mature Width: 1.5m to 3m

Camellia 'Dream Lover' is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (moderate).

Camellia 'Dream Lover' is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (moderate).

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Camellia 'Dream Lover' frost tolerant?

Camellia 'Dream Lover' is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

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.

Does Camellia 'Dream Lover' flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Autumn
• Winter

Flower Type:

• Semi-double

Flower Colour:

Pink

No

Camellia 'Dream Lover' is Native to Japan, where Camellia sasanqua grows naturally in woodland and forest margin environments.

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.

Camellia 'Dream Lover' will thrive best in:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

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.

Is Camellia 'Dream Lover' Drought tolerant?

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.