Camellia sasanqua ‘Buttons and Bows’ – Buttons and Bows Camellia

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Size: 30cm/33cm

30cm/33cm 40cm 400L

All stock is grown, maintained and graded in strict accordance with AS 4373-2007, Australian Standard for Nursery Stock.

Current Stock Height Guides

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Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 2–4 metres

Mature Width: 1.5–3 metres

Camellia sasanqua ‘Buttons and Bows’ – Buttons and Bows Camellia is expected to grow 30–60 cm per year (moderate).

Root Ball Dimensions

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)

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Uses in my Garden

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

Camellia sasanqua ‘Buttons and Bows’ – Buttons and Bows Camellia 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.

Is Camellia sasanqua ‘Buttons and Bows’ – Buttons and Bows Camellia Evergreen or Deciduous?

Camellia sasanqua ‘Buttons and Bows’ – Buttons and Bows Camellia is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 2–4 metres

Mature Width: 1.5–3 metres

Camellia sasanqua ‘Buttons and Bows’ – Buttons and Bows Camellia is expected to grow 30–60 cm per year (moderate).

Growth Rate of Camellia sasanqua ‘Buttons and Bows’ – Buttons and Bows Camellia

Camellia sasanqua ‘Buttons and Bows’ – Buttons and Bows Camellia is expected to grow 30–60 cm per year (moderate).

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Camellia sasanqua ‘Buttons and Bows’ – Buttons and Bows Camellia

Is Camellia sasanqua ‘Buttons and Bows’ – Buttons and Bows Camellia frost tolerant?

Camellia sasanqua ‘Buttons and Bows’ – Buttons and Bows Camellia is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Does Camellia sasanqua ‘Buttons and Bows’ – Buttons and Bows Camellia Flower?

Camellia sasanqua ‘Buttons and Bows’ produces masses of soft pink double flowers through autumn and early winter. The blooms are lightly fragrant and contrast beautifully against the glossy evergreen foliage, creating an elegant and long-lasting seasonal display.

Does Camellia sasanqua ‘Buttons and Bows’ – Buttons and Bows Camellia flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Autumn
Winter

Flower Type:

Not Applicable

Flower Colour:

Pink

Is Camellia sasanqua ‘Buttons and Bows’ – Buttons and Bows Camellia an Australian Native Tree?

No

Camellia sasanqua ‘Buttons and Bows’ – Buttons and Bows Camellia is Native to Japan, where Camellia sasanqua grows naturally in woodland and forest margin environments.

What is the Wildlife Value of Camellia sasanqua ‘Buttons and Bows’ – Buttons and Bows Camellia ?

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.

How much Sunlight does Camellia sasanqua ‘Buttons and Bows’ – Buttons and Bows Camellia need?

Camellia sasanqua ‘Buttons and Bows’ – Buttons and Bows Camellia will thrive best in:

Full Sun
Part Shade

Preferred Soil?

Camellia sasanqua ‘Buttons and Bows’ 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 sasanqua ‘Buttons and Bows’ – Buttons and Bows Camellia Drought Tolerant?

Is Camellia sasanqua ‘Buttons and Bows’ – Buttons and Bows Camellia Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it benefits from regular watering to establish evenly, particularly during warmer weather. Once established, ‘Buttons and Bows’ 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.

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How To Plant Your Camellia sasanqua ‘Buttons and Bows’ – Buttons and Bows Camellia

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop, or a large container in a bright spot.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure, or use a premium potting mix in containers.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth in garden beds. For pots, choose a container at least 50 centimetres wide and deep.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil or potting mix, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Camellia sasanqua ‘Buttons and Bows’ – Buttons and Bows Camellia

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Pot or container: A 40 to 50 centimetre wide pot suits a single specimen for courtyards, entries and balconies.

Camellia sasanqua ‘Buttons and Bows’ – Buttons and Bows Camellia is expected to grow 30–60 cm per year (moderate).

Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Camellia sasanqua ‘Buttons and Bows’ – Buttons and Bows Camellia

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, keep the root zone consistently moist with weekly deep watering and additional water during hot dry spells.

Mulching: Apply a 3 to 5 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone in the garden, or a thin layer of decorative pebbles in pots, keeping it clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Light tip prune in late winter to maintain shape if used as hedging or screening. For a clear trunk feature, remove lower branches as the tree grows.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release general-purpose fertiliser in early spring and again in autumn for steady growth and consistent foliage colour.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection for scale or sooty mould in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Camellia sasanqua ‘Buttons and Bows’ – Buttons and Bows Camellia in Different Soil

Camellia sasanqua performs best in rich, well-drained loam with a slightly acidic pH and consistent moisture. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage and organic matter are managed well.

Sandy soil: Free-draining but enrich heavily with compost and mulch deeply to hold moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost, and mound slightly to lift the root zone.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent flowering.

pH: Slightly acidic preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter or pine bark to maintain levels naturally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is Camellia ‘Buttons and Bows’ suitable for hedging?
A: Yes, it develops dense evergreen growth that responds very well to shaping and screening.

Q: When does it flower?
A: It flowers from autumn through winter with soft pink double blooms.

Q: Does it tolerate full sun?
A: Yes, particularly sasanqua camellias perform well in full sun to partial shade.

Q: Can it be grown in pots?
A: Yes, it performs very well in containers with quality potting mix and regular watering.

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