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Camellia Avalanche - Camellia sasanqua Avalanche

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Camellia Avalanche - Camellia sasanqua Avalanche

Name: Camellia Avalanche - Camellia sasanqua Avalanche
Brand: Plant Nest
SKU: Camellia Avalanche - Camellia sasanqua Avalanche - 17cm
Price: 38.95 AUD
Availability: InStock

A slender, upright, sun tolerant sasanqua camellia with lightly perfumed double white flowers throughout autumn.

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Pot size:

17cm

17cm 25cm

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Quick Facts

Position

Full sun to semi shade, more sun tolerant than japonica.

Size

Approx. 2-4m H × 1-2m W, forming a dense, shrub like and upright structure.

Water

Moderate. Prefers moist but well drained soil, especially during flowering.

Uses

Hedging, Screening, Feature planting, Cut flowers, Courtyards, Pots, Mass planting, Topiary, Espalier.

Description

Camellia sasanqua Avalanche is a beautifully slender upright evergreen shrub that produces abundant lightly perfumed double white blooms throughout autumn. Thriving in full sun to part shade, it is both heat and light frost tolerant once established. Its narrow form makes it ideal for tight hedging, screening, feature planting and pots in residential and commercial Melbourne gardens. Strong, hardy and reliable, 'Avalanche' adds elegance and fragrance when few other shrubs are in bloom.

Key Features:

Lightly perfumed double white blooms appearing through autumn.
Slender upright habit ideal for narrow hedges and screens.
Sun tolerant and hardy once established.
Dense evergreen foliage provides year round structure.
Excellent for pots, feature planting and espalier.
Performs Australia wide in a range of climates.

Growing & Care Guide

Soil: Prefers well drained, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter.
Light: Full sun to semi shade.
Watering: Maintain consistent moisture, especially during flowering. Avoid waterlogging.
Fertiliser: Apply a slow release fertiliser annually in spring to support healthy growth.
Maintenance: Mulch well and lightly prune after flowering to maintain shape.
Flowering: Flowering occurs from winter through spring.

Landscaping Ideas

Ideal for tall narrow hedges, screens, fragrant feature planting, pots, courtyard displays, topiary, mass planting and espalier along walls or fences. Complements azaleas, hydrangeas, lomandras and other understorey shrubs.

Expert Tip

Protect camellias from strong winds and harsh afternoon sun to minimise bud drop and leaf scorch.

FAQ's

Q: When does 'Avalanche' flower?

In autumn, often early and in abundance.

Q: Is it fragrant?

Yes, flowers have a light perfume.

Q: Is it suitable for narrow hedges?

Yes, its upright slender form is ideal.

Q: Does it tolerate full sun?

Yes, sasanquas are far more sun tolerant than japonicas.

Why Choose Plant Nest?

At Plant Nest, we make it easy to buy plants online with delivery direct to your door. Every plant is hand-selected for quality, carefully packed, and backed by expert advice so you can grow with confidence.

Plant Nest Camellia Avalanche - Camellia sasanqua Avalanche

$48.95

$38.95

On sale