Camellia Early Pearly

Camellia sasanqua ‘Early Pearly’

Regarded as one of the best camellias for use as a hedging plant Camellia sasanqua ‘Early Pearly’ is a white flowering variety.

Very attractive semi double flowers, white with a touch of pink, flowering time is from autumn through winter.

This is a strong growing variety, said to be an improved form of ‘Mine No Yuki’, it grows well with in containers and in the garden.

Reaching around 4 metres in height over time, Camellia sasanqua ‘Early Pearly’ can easily be pruned to 2 metres or so. It will reach around 1.5 metres across, so growth habit is fairly upright.

Landscaping uses.

Being very popular with landscapers as a hedging or screening plant, Camellia sasanqua ‘Early Pearly’ is also ideal as a stand alone specimen or for growing in containers.

This is a camellia that lends itself to be used as an espalier, this makes it well suited to smaller spaces and courtyards.

When grown as a hedge, plant Camellia sasanqua ‘Early Pearly’ at a spacing of around 1 metre apart.

Care

As this is a sasanqua type camellia, it will grow well in more sun than the japonica types.

A humus rich well drained soil is essential for good growth. Look for a slightly acidic soil, or in containers use a specialist camellia potting mix.

Although sasanqua do handle more sun, they also require a little more moisture during hot summers. Mulch around the plant well to provide a cool moist root run.

Although not a hungry plant in good soils, Camellia sasanqua ‘Early Pearly’ will benefit from a specialist camellia fertiliser, especially those grown in containers.

Summary

• Height – To 4 metres
• Spread – To a width of 1.5 metres
• Growth habit – Upright
• Growth rate – Medium
• Foliage – Deep green and glossy
• Flower colour – White with tinges of pink.
• Flowering period – Autumn to Winter.
• Soil – Humus rich – well drained.
• Position – Full sun to part shade, more shade in hotter climates

Camellia sasanqua ‘Early Pearly’ is available for sale from the following nurseries.