Setsugekka Camellia - Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka'

Setsugekka Camellia Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka'

One of the most refined flowering specimens available in advanced stock, 'Setsugekka' delivers a dramatic display of semi-double white blooms against deep, glossy foliage from autumn through winter. At scale, it commands attention, whether used as a structural screen, a formal hedge, or a statement specimen in a prestige landscape.

Why Setsugekka Camellia

Winter Flowering: Prolific white blooms with golden stamens from April through July, delivering colour and interest when most plants offer nothing.
Dense, Evergreen Structure: Thick, lustrous foliage provides year-round screening and visual weight without seasonal gaps.
Versatility at Scale: Performs equally as a clipped formal hedge, an espalier against a wall, or a free-standing specimen of substance.
Proven Performer: Highly adaptable across temperate and subtropical climates, tolerates coastal exposure, part shade, and a range of soil conditions.
Low Maintenance: Once established, requires minimal intervention, no hedging cultivar delivers this level of refinement at lower cost of upkeep.

Ideal Applications

Formal Hedging: Clipped to precise lines for boundary definition, privacy screens, or garden room enclosures on high-end residential and commercial projects.
Espalier & Wall Coverage: Trains readily against fences and walls, delivering a polished, space-efficient solution for tight urban landscapes.
Specimen Planting: Advanced stock plants used as singular focal points within courtyards, entries, or curated planting beds.
Mass Planting: Deployed in volume across large-scale developer and civic landscapes for consistent, low-maintenance structure and seasonal interest.

Specimen & Installation

Spacing (screening/hedge): 1–1.5m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 2–3m
Planting Season: Autumn to early spring
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil rich in organic matter; avoid waterlogged or highly alkaline conditions
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first 12 months to establish a strong root system, tapering off as the plant matures. Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base to retain moisture and maintain soil acidity, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.

Plant Details

Height: 2–4m
Width: 1.5–3m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Japan and China
Flower Colour: White