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Camellia sasanqua 'Pure Silk'

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Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 2m - 4m Approximately

Mature Width: 1.5m – 2m

Camellia sasanqua 'Pure Silk' is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 50 cm per year.

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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About Your New Camellia sasanqua 'Pure Silk'

Camellia sasanqua 'Pure Silk' is an elegant evergreen shrub grown for its pure white semi-double blooms, which stand out beautifully against glossy dark green foliage. Flowering from autumn into early winter, it brings serene seasonal colour to the garden in the cooler months.

Pure Silk grows to 2-3 metres tall and 1.5-2 metres wide with an upright, slightly spreading habit. The size and dense growth make it ideal for hedging, screening, containers, and feature planting, and it can also be espaliered against walls and fences. Sasanqua camellias tolerate more sun than other camellia types.

Pure Silk thrives in part shade to full sun and prefers well-drained, moist, slightly acidic soil. It is evergreen, holding glossy foliage year-round, and is low maintenance, needing only light pruning and mulching to keep it healthy and in shape.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Camellia sasanqua 'Pure Silk'

How tall does Camellia 'Pure Silk' grow?

Camellia sasanqua 'Pure Silk' grows to 2-3 metres tall and 1.5-2 metres wide, and can be maintained smaller with pruning.

How fast does 'Pure Silk' grow?

'Pure Silk' has a moderate growth rate of 20-40cm per year once established.

When does 'Pure Silk' flower?

'Pure Silk' produces masses of soft white flowers through autumn and into winter, providing colour when little else is flowering.

Is 'Pure Silk' good for hedging?

Yes. Camellia sasanqua 'Pure Silk' makes an excellent flowering hedge or screen and responds well to pruning. It can also be espaliered against walls and fences.

Is 'Pure Silk' evergreen?

Yes. 'Pure Silk' is fully evergreen, holding glossy dark green foliage year-round.

How far apart should I plant 'Pure Silk' for a hedge?

Plant 60-80cm apart for a dense flowering hedge, or 1 metre for a more relaxed screen.

Where does 'Pure Silk' grow best in Australia?

'Pure Silk' thrives across most Australian climates in part shade to full sun, preferring well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Sasanqua camellias tolerate more sun than other camellia types.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Features and Benefits

Organically certified product
Improves aeration for roots
A rich blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, Gypsum, composted coarse bark and wetting agent
Excellent to mix with heavy clay soils, an organic mixture with added gypsum which is perfect for exotic plants
Revitalises tired soils, adds nutrient and organic matter, no chemical additives, weed free
Assists in retaining moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering

Directions For Use

Water plant well at least several hours prior to planting.
Dig a hole at least twice the width of the pot and 7cm deeper than the pot.
Mix Grow Better Enriched Planting Mix with the soil that has been dug out of the hole, adding about 1/3 planting mix.
Spread a 7cm layer of improved soil in the hole and remove plant from the pot. Tease roots gently if the root ball is very firm and place plant in the planting hole. Check that pot soil is level with the surrounding soil surface level, not higher or lower.
Fill in the hole with improved soil mixture, firm down soil and water well adding Grow Better Plant Starter to final watering.

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Uses in my Garden

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

Camellia sasanqua 'Pure Silk' 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.

Is Camellia sasanqua 'Pure Silk' Evergreen or Deciduous?

Camellia sasanqua 'Pure Silk' is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 2m - 4m Approximately

Mature Width: 1.5m – 2m

Camellia sasanqua 'Pure Silk' is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 50 cm per year.

Growth Rate of Camellia sasanqua 'Pure Silk'

Camellia sasanqua 'Pure Silk' is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 50 cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Camellia sasanqua 'Pure Silk'

Is Camellia sasanqua 'Pure Silk' frost tolerant?

Camellia sasanqua 'Pure Silk' is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Does Camellia sasanqua 'Pure Silk' Flower?

Camellia sasanqua ‘Pure Silk’ produces masses of soft white flowers brushed with warm pink edges from autumn through early winter. The delicate single to semi-double blooms sit elegantly against the glossy green foliage, creating a long, refined seasonal display.

Does Camellia sasanqua 'Pure Silk' flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Autumn
Winter

Flower Type:

Semi-double

Flower Colour:

White

Is Camellia sasanqua 'Pure Silk' an Australian Native Tree?

No

Camellia sasanqua 'Pure Silk' is Native to Eastern Asia, particularly Japan and China, where camellias grow naturally along forest margins and shaded woodland areas.

What is the Wildlife Value of Camellia sasanqua 'Pure Silk' ?

Its extended autumn–winter flowering provides nectar and pollen for cool-season pollinators, including native bees and hoverflies. The dense evergreen foliage also offers excellent cover for small birds and enhances biodiversity within hedges and structured garden plantings.

How much Sunlight does Camellia sasanqua 'Pure Silk' need?

Camellia sasanqua 'Pure Silk' will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

Camellia sasanqua ‘Pure Silk’ 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 drainage and moisture balance. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then shift to deep, occasional watering as the plant matures to support consistent flowering and evergreen foliage health.

Is Camellia sasanqua 'Pure Silk' Drought Tolerant?

Is Camellia sasanqua 'Pure Silk' Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it requires regular watering, but once established Camellia ‘Pure Silk’ develops moderate drought tolerance. It performs best with deep, occasional watering during extended dry periods and benefits from shelter from hot winds to maintain flower colour and foliage quality.

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How To Plant Your Camellia sasanqua 'Pure Silk'

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

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

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Camellia sasanqua 'Pure Silk'

Hedging and screening: 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tighter formal hedge.

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 'Pure Silk' is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 50 cm per year.

Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Camellia sasanqua 'Pure Silk'

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: Tip prune in late winter and again in summer to build dense growth. For a formal hedge, light shaping two to three times a year keeps lines crisp.

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 'Pure Silk' 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.