Camellia sasanqua Jennifer Susan

Name: Camellia sasanqua Jennifer Susan
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
Price: 150.00 AUD
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Size: 30cm

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Current Stock Height Guides

30cm: Enquire within for height guide information.
40cm/45L: 1.4m – 1.6m Approx.

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About Camellia sasanqua Jennifer Susan

Camellia sasanqua ‘Jennifer Susan’ is a stunning evergreen shrub known for its abundant, semi-double soft pink blooms and compact, tidy growth habit. Flowering from mid-autumn into early winter, this cultivar adds vibrant seasonal colour and glossy green structure to gardens when few other plants are in bloom.

Reaching approximately 1.5–2.5 metres high and 1.5 metres wide, ‘Jennifer Susan’ is perfect for low hedging, mixed borders, formal garden plantings, or as a flowering feature in part-shade positions. It thrives in slightly acidic, well-drained soils, and once established, will tolerate light frost and periods of dryness.

They look excellent when mass planted as a flowering hedge, clipped into soft formal borders, or grown in pots for a showy seasonal accent. Its gentle colour and fine texture make it ideal for cottage gardens, shaded courtyards, and structured native-style landscapes.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Camellia sasanqua Jennifer Susan is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 2–3 m

Mature Width: 1.5–2.5 m

Camellia sasanqua Jennifer Susan is expected to grow 0.3–0.6 m per year.

Frost Tolerance

Is Camellia sasanqua Jennifer Susan frost tolerant?

Camellia sasanqua Jennifer Susan is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Flowering Information

Camellia sasanqua ‘Jennifer Susan’ produces masses of soft rosy-pink single to semi-double flowers from autumn through early winter. The delicate blooms have warm pink tones with a bright golden centre, creating a graceful and long-lasting cool-season display against the glossy evergreen foliage.

Native Information

Is Camellia sasanqua Jennifer Susan an Australian Native? No

Camellia sasanqua Jennifer Susan is Native to Cultivar of Camellia sasanqua, originally native to Japan.

Wildlife Value

Its extended autumn–winter flowering offers nectar and pollen for cool-season pollinators such as native bees and hoverflies, while the dense evergreen structure provides shelter and nesting habitat for small birds. Its layered growth also helps create shaded micro-habitats that support biodiversity in structured gardens.

Sunlight Information

Camellia sasanqua Jennifer Susan will thrive best in:

Full Sun
Part Shade

Preffered Soil

Camellia sasanqua ‘Jennifer Susan’ 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 aeration and moisture control. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as it matures to support consistent flowering and healthy evergreen growth.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Camellia ‘Jennifer Susan’

Genus: Camellia

Botanical Species: Camellia sasanqua

Family: Theaceae

Botanical Name: Camellia sasanqua ‘Jennifer Susan’

Landscape Uses

Feature Tree
Shrubs

Camellia sasanqua Jennifer Susan 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

Choose a location with morning sun or filtered light and protection from wind.
Use a slightly acidic, free-draining soil rich in organic matter.
Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball, and plant at the same depth.
Water deeply after planting and mulch to retain moisture.
Avoid lime-based soil conditioners or potting mixes.

Hedging & Screening: Space 1 – 1.2 m apart
Feature Planting: Space 1.5 – 2 m apart
Shade Canopy: Not applicable
Avenue Planting: Space 1.5 – 2 m apart for formal repetition

Water deeply during the first 12–18 months, especially through dry periods.
Prune after flowering to maintain shape or encourage density.
Fertilise annually in spring with a camellia-safe or acid-loving plant fertiliser.
Mulch around the base to protect shallow roots and suppress weeds.

Loamy Soil:
Performs best in well-drained, slightly acidic loam with consistent moisture.
Sandy Soil:
It will grow well if enriched with compost and regularly watered. Mulch to reduce evaporation.
Clay Soil:
Can tolerate light clay if improved with organic matter and planted in a raised position for better drainage.
Coastal Soils:
Performs moderately well in sheltered coastal gardens. Protect from salt-laden winds.

Camellia sasanqua Jennifer Susan is expected to grow 0.3–0.6 m 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
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
Part Shade

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 ‘Jennifer Susan’ develops moderate drought tolerance. It performs best with deep, occasional watering during extended dry periods and benefits from protection from hot afternoon sun to maintain flower quality and foliage health.

Flowering Information

Does Camellia sasanqua Jennifer Susan flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Autumn
Winter

Flower Type:

Semi-double
Pollinator-attracting

Flower Colour:

Pink

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can Camellia ‘Jennifer Susan’ grow in full sun?
A: Yes, but it prefers morning sun or dappled light. Protect from harsh afternoon sun to prevent leaf burn.

Q: Is this Camellia frost-hardy?
A: Yes, once established it tolerates light to moderate frost.

Q: Does it require regular pruning?
A: Only light shaping after flowering to maintain form. It can be clipped for hedging if desired.

Q: Is it suitable for pots?
A: Absolutely. Use a camellia or azalea-specific potting mix and position in a semi-shaded spot.

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