{"product_id":"camellia-sasanqua-pure-silk-standards","title":"Pure Silk Camellia (Standard) - Camellia sasanqua ‘Pure Silk’","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice includes everything:\u003c\/strong\u003e the plant, free delivery and professional installation by our planting team. One price, whole job done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePure Silk Camellia (Standard) - Camellia sasanqua ‘Pure Silk’\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA camellia grown as a standard gives the formality of a clipped ball on a clear stem, with the bonus that it flowers heavily in autumn. \u003cem\u003eCamellia sasanqua\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Pure Silk’ has the fine leaf and twiggy growth that make sasanquas so responsive to clipping, and it carries white blooms with a soft pink flush from about mid autumn into early winter. Because sasanquas take full sun, these standards can be used in open positions where a japonica would burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy a Sasanqua Standard\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormal Shape, Real Flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e: A clipped head delivers the structure of topiary and still produces a full autumn flowering.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sasanquas handle open sun and reflected heat from paving far better than japonica camellias.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine Leaf Texture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Small leaves clip to a smooth, tight surface rather than leaving cut leaf edges on show.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spent flowers shatter and fall rather than browning off on the plant.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e: A fibrous root system tolerates pot culture for years with sensible feeding and watering.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatched Entry Pair\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two standards flanking a front door or gate deliver instant formality.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePots on Paving\u003c\/strong\u003e: Suits large containers on a terrace, balcony or courtyard where ground planting is not possible.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRhythm Along a Path\u003c\/strong\u003e: Repeated at even intervals above low hedging, it creates a clean layered formal edge.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Courtyard Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e: The lifted head keeps floor space usable while still giving height and flower.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (screening\/hedge):\u003c\/strong\u003e Not a hedging form; repeat at 1.5m to 2m for a rhythmic line\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (feature\/avenue):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2m to 3m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Planting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn or spring, avoiding extreme summer heat\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic, free draining soil or a quality potting mix formulated for camellias and azaleas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standards in pots dry out quickly, so check moisture regularly through summer and water before the mix pulls away from the sides. Retain the support stake until the trunk is firm, clip the head lightly after flowering to hold its shape, and feed with a camellia fertiliser in spring.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6m to 2.2m overall as a trained standard\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8m to 1.2m across the clipped head\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Species native to southern Japan; the cultivar is of garden origin\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e White with a soft pink flush\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Direct","offers":[{"title":"400mm","offer_id":59795382665502,"sku":"ND-0351-400MM","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/2536\/8862\/files\/uJ565NXd1JJINs1DvA5iK_LSwC0DNf.jpg?v=1787314801","url":"https:\/\/nurserydirect.com.au\/products\/camellia-sasanqua-pure-silk-standards","provider":"Nursery Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}