Camellia sasanqua ‘Asakura’ – The elegant camellia hedge you’ve been looking for
Camellia sasanqua ‘Asakura’ is a graceful evergreen camellia admired for its elegant soft pink blooms, glossy foliage and long flowering season. Blooming from autumn into winter, this beautiful variety provides months of colour while maintaining a naturally dense growth habit that makes it ideal for hedging, screening and feature planting. Tough, versatile and easy to grow, ‘Asakura’ is a superb choice for Melbourne gardens seeking year-round structure and seasonal beauty.
Plant Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Camellia sasanqua ‘Asakura’ |
| Common Name | Asakura Camellia |
| Plant Type | Evergreen Shrub |
| Mature Height | 2–4m |
| Mature Width | 1.5–3m |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Flower Colour | Soft Pink |
| Flower Form | Semi-Double |
| Flowering Season | Autumn to Winter |
| Foliage Colour | Glossy Dark Green |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Growth Rate | Moderate to Fast |
| Best Uses | Hedging, Screening, Feature Planting, Formal Gardens |
Months of flowers, years of garden beauty
Camellia sasanqua ‘Asakura’ is the perfect combination of beauty, versatility and garden performance. Producing masses of elegant soft pink flowers through autumn and winter, it provides valuable colour at a time when many other plants are fading. Its dense evergreen foliage creates an attractive hedge or privacy screen, while its refined flowering display makes it equally impressive as a feature plant. Fast enough to establish quickly yet refined enough for the most sophisticated landscapes, ‘Asakura’ is a standout addition to Melbourne gardens.
Why You’ll Love It
| Benefit | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Soft Pink Blooms | Creates a delicate and elegant display |
| Long Flowering Season | Provides months of colour and interest |
| Evergreen Foliage | Attractive throughout the entire year |
| Excellent Hedging Plant | Forms dense, attractive screens |
| Fast Establishment | Reaches useful size relatively quickly |
| Sun Tolerant | Performs well in a wider range of positions |
| Low Maintenance | Easy-care once established |
| Versatile Garden Use | Suitable for features, hedges and borders |
Why ‘Asakura’ Stands Out
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Autumn & Winter Flowering | Delivers colour when gardens need it most |
| Soft Pink Flowers | Adds warmth and elegance to landscapes |
| Dense Growth Habit | Ideal for privacy and screening |
| Glossy Evergreen Leaves | Provides year-round garden structure |
| Reliable Flowering | Produces abundant blooms each season |
| Adaptable Variety | Performs in sun or part shade |
| Elegant Appearance | Suits formal and informal gardens |
| Outstanding Hedge Choice | Combines beauty with functionality |
