Camellia Sasanqua 'Marie Young' (Sasanqua Camellia)
Camellia Sasanqua 'Marie Young' (Sasanqua Camellia)
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Camellia Sasanqua 'Marie Young' is a stunning evergreen shrub prized for its abundant display of soft pink blooms that brighten the garden from autumn through early winter. The elegant flowers contrast beautifully against its glossy, dark green foliage, creating year-round visual appeal. Its dense growth habit makes it an excellent choice for hedging, screening, feature planting, or adding structure to cottage and formal garden designs.
Easy to maintain and adaptable to a range of garden conditions, 'Marie Young' thrives in full sun to partial shade and responds well to pruning. Its long flowering season provides valuable colour when many other plants are dormant, while its attractive foliage ensures ongoing interest throughout the year. Whether planted as a standalone feature or in a mass planting, this beautiful camellia offers reliable performance, versatility, and timeless garden elegance.

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Mature height
2.5–4 m
Mature width
2–3 m
Spacing
1.5–2.5 m apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Soft Pink
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Autumn to Early Winter
Sun tolerance
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maintenance
Low maintenance. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense growth. Apply mulch to conserve moisture and water during extended dry periods.
Root System
Non-invasive, moderately deep and fibrous root system suitable for gardens, hedging, and planting near structures when given adequate space.