Camellia sasanqua ‘Chansonette’
Camellia sasanqua ‘Chansonette’
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Camellia sasanqua ‘Chansonette’ is a versatile, evergreen flowering shrub admired for its profusion of brilliant pink, double blooms and elegant, slightly pendulous growth habit. Blooming from fall through winter, it provides vibrant color when most plants are dormant, making it an excellent choice for extending seasonal interest in the garden.
Its glossy, dark green foliage contrasts beautifully with the bright pink flowers, which are also ideal for cutting. With a moderate growth rate and spreading habit, ‘Chansonette’ works well as a low hedge, espalier, groundcover, or container plant, adding both structure and color to landscape designs.
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Mature height
1.5 to 2.5m
Mature width
2 to 3m
Spacing
1.5 to 2.5m
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Brilliant pink double flowers with dark green evergreen foliage
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Fall through winter
Sun tolerance
Full sun to partial shade; tolerates more sun than many camellias
Maintenance
Low to moderate; prefers organically rich, acidic, well-drained soil; apply mulch to keep roots cool; water regularly during establishment; prune lightly after flowering; benefits from acid fertilizer
Root System
Moderate, fibrous root system—well suited for hedges, borders, containers, and espalier training