Camellia sasanqua ‘Lucinda' – Pink Peony‑Form Sasanqua Shrub

Camellia sasanqua ‘Lucinda Peony’ is a charming evergreen shrub that bears semi-double / peony-style pink flowers in the autumn into early winter. With glossy foliage, a graceful habit, and seasonal blooms that brighten late-season gardens, this variety is ideal for sheltered corners, borders, hedging or containers. It combines the hardiness and sun tolerance of sasanqua camellias with floral elegance.

🌟 Features

• Botanical Name: Camellia sasanqua ‘Lucinda Peony’

• Flower Colour & Form: Soft to medium pink, semi-double / peony-form blooms

• Bloom Season: Autumn into early winter (sasanqua flowering period)

• Growth Habit: Upright to somewhat bushy evergreen shrub

• Foliage: Glossy, dark green evergreen leaves

• Light & Soil Needs: Prefers part shade to morning sun; well-drained, acidic to neutral soil

• Use: Excellent for sheltered border planting, understorey gardens, containers, or foundation planting

🌿 Why You Should Buy It

• Striking autumn-to-winter colour when many other shrubs are dormant

• Evergreen foliage gives year-round structure

• Peony-form blossoms add softness and fullness to the garden

• Tolerant of some sun more than many japonica camellias

• Great for smaller gardens, containers, and shady spots

🧼 Care Tips

• Plant in a location protected from harsh midday sun and strong cold winds

• Maintain even moisture, especially during flowering and in dry periods

• Use an acid-loving fertiliser in spring

• Prune lightly after flowering to shape; avoid heavy cuts into older wood

• Mulch to retain root moisture, but keep mulch away from the trunk

❓ FAQs

Q: When will ‘Lucinda Peony’ flower?
A: Typically in autumn and into early winter, aligning with sasanqua flowering seasons.

Q: How tall will it grow?
A: Often moderate size — many sasanqua cultivars reach 2–3 m, but pruning can keep them more compact.

Q: Is it good in containers?
A: Yes, especially with careful soil, moisture management, and shelter.

Q: How much sun can it take?
A: Best in partial shade; tolerates morning sun, but midday or afternoon sun should be avoided where possible.

📸 Image Disclaimer:

Product images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual plant size, shape, and bloom colour may vary depending on seasonal growth, environmental conditions, and time of year.