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Camellia Sweet Jane - Camellia hybrida 'Sweet Jane'

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Camellia Sweet Jane - Camellia hybrida 'Sweet Jane'

Name: Camellia Sweet Jane - Camellia hybrida 'Sweet Jane'
Brand: Plant Nest
SKU: Camellia Sweet Jane - Camellia hybrida 'Sweet Jane' - 17cm
Price: 41.95 AUD
Availability: InStock

A graceful, pendulous camellia with soft pink double blooms fading to pale centres. Ideal for semi shaded garden beds, borders, and containers in Melbourne.

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Pot size:

17cm

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Quick Facts

Position

Semi shade. Thrives in filtered light, protect from harsh afternoon sun

Size

Approx. 2-4m H × 1-2m W, naturally pendulous habit with medium growth rate.

Water

Moderate; prefers moist but well-drained soil, especially during flowering.

Uses

Feature planting, hedging, borders, containers, and understorey in shaded gardens.

Description

Camellia hybrida 'Sweet Jane' is a striking evergreen shrub featuring small, informal double pink flowers that fade gently to a lighter pink centre. Blooming from late winter through spring, this pendulous camellia is perfect for semi shaded gardens where it adds softness and elegance. Its compact size and graceful weeping form make it ideal for feature planting, low hedges, or container displays in Melbourne’s cool temperate climate.

Key Features:

Soft pink informal double blooms with pale centres from late winter to spring.
Graceful pendulous form providing gentle structure and movement in the garden.
Small, glossy dark green foliage providing year round texture and colour.
Ideal for shaded and semi shaded gardens or courtyards.
Low maintenance and suitable for both containers and in ground planting.

Growing & Care Guide

Soil: Prefers well drained, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter.
Light: Semi shade, avoid exposure to harsh direct afternoon sun.
Watering: Maintain consistent moisture, especially during flowering. Avoid waterlogging.
Fertiliser: Feed twice yearly with a slow release camellia or azalea fertiliser.
Maintenance: Lightly prune after flowering to shape and remove spent blooms.
Flowering: Blooms from late winter through to spring with abundant soft pink flowers.

Landscaping Ideas

Perfect for semi shaded courtyards, garden beds, or under trees where filtered light enhances its pendulous form. Plant as a feature shrub, low hedge, or container specimen near patios and entrances for winter and spring colour. Combine with Azalea, Hellebore, and Gardenia for a soft, layered planting style suited to Melbourne’s conditions

Expert Tip

Mulch with leaf litter or pine bark to maintain soil moisture and acidity. Avoid planting too deeply, as Camellias prefer their roots near the surface.

FAQ's

Q: When does Camellia 'Sweet Jane' flower?

It flowers from late winter through spring, bringing gentle colour when most gardens are dormant.

Q: Can it be grown in pots?

Yes. Its pendulous form and compact size make it ideal for large pots or containers.

Q: How much sun can it tolerate?

It performs best in semi shade; morning sun is fine, but protect from hot afternoon exposure.

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 Sweet Jane - Camellia hybrida 'Sweet Jane'

$52.95

$41.95

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