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camellia 'Gay Sue'

Camellia sasanqua 'Gay Sue'

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Camellia
Family: Theaceae

About this plant

'Gay Sue' is a fairly vigorous, upright shrub with strongly scented double peony-like white flowers appearing from early autumn to early winter. Being afast-growing Camellia, it will benefit from higher levels of acid within the soil.

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Suitable for woodland and acidic soils. Position in a site sheltered from cold, dry winds and early morning sun as buds and flowers may be damaged by cold winds and late frosts see camellia cultivation

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

May be attacked by aphids, scale insects and vine weevil

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus, phytophthora root rot, camellia gall, camellia leaf blight and camellia yellow mottle virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio ContainerCottage Informal

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatoryWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing