Pruning & Bonsai

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Pruning

Where there is vigorous young growth Camellia sasanquas often look 'leggy'. We do not advise heavy pruning of this growth as the next growth flush fills out the plants. Prune at any time of the year but remember your flowers form on the growth made in spring. Prune off this spring growth and you will also be pruning off your flowers. The best time to prune is when flowering has finished, in early to mid-winter.

Bonsai

Camellia sasanquas are often used as bonsai specimens. Our Paradise dwarf growing varieties can, with patience, grow into delightful plants. Varieties we recommend are: Paradise Baby Jane, Paradise Petite, Paradise Little Liane, Paradise Sylvia.