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Camelia Sasanqua 'Cleopatra' pink 60/80 - 5L Pot Camellia sasanqua 'Cleopatra'
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Key Features
EVERGREEN
AVERAGE GROWING
HAS FLOWERS (Pink)
COLOURFUL FOLIAGE
Seasonal Availablity
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Description
Camellia sasanqua 'Cleopatra' is a beautiful evergreen flowering shrub, prized for its delicate soft pink blooms and early flowering season. Unlike many camellias, this variety flowers in autumn through early winter, bringing much-needed colour to the garden as the seasons change.
The plant produces semi-double pink flowers with golden centres, creating a light and elegant display against the backdrop of glossy dark green foliage. Its blooms are slightly fragrant, adding an extra dimension of garden interest.
With a naturally upright and slightly open growth habit, 'Cleopatra' is ideal for borders, woodland gardens, hedging, and patio containers. It is also well suited to training against walls or fences, making it a versatile choice for both traditional and contemporary garden styles.
As a sasanqua camellia, it is generally more sun tolerant and faster growing than japonica varieties, making it an excellent choice for a wider range of garden conditions.
Supplied at 60–80cm in height in a 5L pot, this well-established plant is ready to provide elegant autumn colour and year-round structure.
Evergreen camellia shrub
Soft pink semi-double flowers with golden centres
Flowers in autumn to early winter
Glossy dark green foliage year-round
Lightly fragrant blooms
Upright, elegant growth habit
Ideal for borders, containers, and hedging
Suitable for acidic (ericaceous) soils
Supplied 60–80cm in a 5L pot
Position:
Plant in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position.
Planting:
Requires acidic, well-drained soil. Use ericaceous compost in containers or alkaline soils.
Watering & Feeding:
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Feed with ericaceous fertiliser in spring.
Pruning:
Minimal pruning required. Lightly trim after flowering to maintain shape.
Winter Care:
Hardy in the UK. Protect from cold, drying winds and severe frost where possible.
Q: When does Camellia sasanqua 'Cleopatra' flower?
It flowers in autumn through early winter, earlier than many camellias.
Q: What colour are the flowers?
The blooms are soft pink with golden centres.
Q: Is it evergreen?
Yes, it retains its glossy foliage all year round.
Q: Can it tolerate sun?
Yes, sasanqua camellias are more tolerant of sunnier positions than japonica types.
Q: Does it need acidic soil?
Yes, camellias grow best in acidic (ericaceous) soil conditions.
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Step 1
Root Grow & Fertiliser
Ensure you buy root grow and fertiliser with your plants at the time of purchase
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Step 2
Prepare Your Planting Area
Make sure your planting area is in good condition and suitable for planting
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Step 3
Plant & Feed
Plant with root grow & the second feed. Support plants if necessary. Water regularly