Camellia sasanqua ‘Gay Border’ produces large fragrant single flowers in autumn and winter, displaying a white to pale pink hue, with rose-red shading on the borders. The glossy dark green leaves with finely serrated edges respond well to pruning, forming an excellent hedge.Camellia sansanqua ‘Gay Border’ thrives in acidic soil and partial shade, but can also tolerate full sun. It originated in New Zealand by Jack Clark, Auckland, from the parent plant Camellia sasanqua.