Camellia 'Plantation Pink' – Japonica Camellia - Evergreen Trees Direct

Camellia 'Plantation Pink' – Japonica Camellia

Name: Camellia 'Plantation Pink' – Japonica Camellia
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
Price: 3000.00 AUD
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1000 in stock

Size: 500L

500L

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500L: Enquire within for height guide information.

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About Camellia 'Plantation Pink' – Japonica Camellia

Camellia 'Plantation Pink' is a reliable evergreen Camellia japonica featuring large, soft pink flowers from late autumn through winter, adding colour during the quieter garden months. Its dense, upright habit grows to 3–4 metres high and 2–3 metres wide, suited for hedging, screening, and shaded courtyard planting.

They look excellent as formal hedges or standalone specimens. This variety performs best in part shade with well-drained, slightly acidic soil, tolerates frost, and requires low maintenance—prune after flowering to maintain shape and density.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Camellia 'Plantation Pink' – Japonica Camellia is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 2m - 4m Approximately

Mature Width: 2m – 3m

Camellia 'Plantation Pink' – Japonica Camellia is expected to grow Approx. 20 – 40 cm per year.

Frost Tolerance

Is Camellia 'Plantation Pink' – Japonica Camellia frost tolerant?

Camellia 'Plantation Pink' – Japonica Camellia is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Flowering Information

Camellia japonica ‘Plantation Pink’ produces abundant soft pink, semi-double flowers from late autumn through winter. The elegant blooms sit proudly against the glossy dark-green foliage, creating a vibrant seasonal display when little else is flowering.

Native Information

Is Camellia 'Plantation Pink' – Japonica Camellia an Australian Native? No

Camellia 'Plantation Pink' – Japonica Camellia is Native to Japan, Korea, and eastern China, where Camellia japonica grows naturally in shaded forests and woodland margins.

Wildlife Value

Its long flowering season provides nectar and pollen for bees, hoverflies and other cool-season pollinators, while the dense evergreen foliage offers shelter for small birds. The layered structure also creates a shaded micro-habitat that supports biodiversity in protected garden areas.

Sunlight Information

Camellia 'Plantation Pink' – Japonica Camellia will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preffered Soil

Camellia japonica ‘Plantation Pink’ 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 structure and moisture balance. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the plant matures, particularly through warm, dry weather, to support strong flowering and evergreen health.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Plantation Pink Camellia

Genus: Camellia

Botanical Species: japonica

Family: Theaceae

Botanical Name: Camellia japonica 'Plantation Pink'

Landscape Uses

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

Camellia 'Plantation Pink' – Japonica Camellia 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 Tips: Ensuring a Strong Start

Choose a part-shade location protected from hot afternoon sun.
Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep.
Backfill with acid-loving plant mix or compost-rich soil.
Mulch with pine bark or leaf litter to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Water thoroughly after planting and regularly during establishment.

Hedging & Screening: Plant 1 m apart for a formal hedge.

Feature Tree: Plant 1.5 m – 2 m apart to encourage flowering and shape.

Avenue Planting Trees: Not typically used.

Caring for Your Tree

Watering:

Water deeply and regularly while young.
Once established, water during dry spells—Camellias prefer consistent moisture.

Fertilizing:

Feed with a slow-release, acid-forming fertilizer in early spring and again in late summer.

Pruning:

Prune lightly after flowering to shape and remove any dead or leggy branches.

Pest & Disease Monitoring:

Generally pest-free; occasionally watch for scale or sooty mould—treat early if needed.

How to Grow in Different Soil Types

Camellias prefer acidic, well-drained soils rich in organic matter.

Sandy Soil: Add compost or peat moss to improve moisture and nutrient retention.
Clay Soil: Amend with coarse organic matter to improve structure and prevent waterlogging.
Loamy Soil: Ideal—provides good structure, fertility, and drainage.

Alkaline Soil: Lower the pH with sulfur or a camellia-specific soil conditioner for best results.

Camellia 'Plantation Pink' – Japonica Camellia is expected to grow Approx. 20 – 40 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 tree it requires regular watering, but once established Camellia ‘Plantation Pink’ develops moderate drought tolerance. It performs best with deep, occasional watering during extended dry periods and appreciates protection from hot, drying winds to maintain flower quality and foliage health.