Camellias - Just Arrived
There are definite cultural requirements to guarantee top performance, however Camellias are remarkably tolerant and adaptable. They are invaluable for hedging, screening, background planting, container planting and as one-off stunning specimens. They trim well, transplant easily, and can provide flowers from as early as March through to November. Many have a delicate fragrance - especially species Camellias.
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When choosing a Camellia be aware that the word miniature usually describes the leaf and flower size rather than the size of the plant. However no need to worry about size really as on average most Camellias only grow to aproximately 2m. If you want your plant to stay under 2m then just give it a trim immediately after flowering. The flower colour ranges from white to pink and red with many wondrous variations on this theme. Flowers can be exquisitely simple and single to full, frilly, blowsy numbers. Whatever tickles your fancy.
Camellias are hapiest in what is described as acid soil. This usually means soil that does not have too much clay content. They like a nice peaty soil that drains well. You can work some peat into your soil if you feel it has a bit too much clay. The roots are fibrous (this means they dont have a long tap root) and near the surface so it is important to keep them cool in the heat of summer with a layer of mulch such as bark or compost.
If at all possible plant with protection from the afternoon sun. You can buy a specialized acid fertilizer to feed your Camellias which will assist them to stay healthy and keep the foliage the deep glossy green that we all love. Fertilizing is usually done in early autumn. Warning: remember when aplying fertilizer, less is always better than more i.e. follow the instructions.
If you are looking for early autumn flowering species, then as a general rule choose C. sasanqua (sa-sang-kwa) as they are usually the first to flower in March followed by C. japonica and C. reticulata. Camellia hybrids, and there are thousands of them, generally flower from May through to October. All are evergreen i.e. keep their leaves all year round.
If you are feeling a bit tired from thinking about all this gardening put your feet up and make a nice cupa knowing that it has been brewed from the leaves of the lovely Camellia sinensis. Camellias, good for your body, good for your soul.
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Hybrid. Strong growing bushy shrub with mid-green small long leaves on layered graceful arching branchlets. Through spring the bush is profusely covered with tiny, single white flowers. Lovely as a dainty specimen or hedge.
Leaves: Evergreen, Blue
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 2m
Camellia Ariels Song
Current Stock Height: 100/110 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$34.99
This is a delightful compact Camellia with small formal double flowers that are white blushed with pink. Very pretty. Would make an excellent container plant. Japonica, evergreen. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shaded position.
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Camellia Baby Pearl
Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$34.99
Camellia Baby Pearl
Current Stock Height: 50/60cm ?
Container: pb6 ?
$49.99
Hybrid. Large coral pink, full, 'peony' blooms with a frilly tutu of petals in the centre will brighten up the garden from winter through to spring. Nice upright habit. Plant in morning sun or semi-shade in acid soil.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Camellia Ballet Queen
Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$34.99
Camellia Ballet Queen
Current Stock Height: 60/80cm ?
Container: pb6 ?
$49.99
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Hybrid. A very formal looking Camellia with dark red, large, double blooms. The petals have a silvery sheen with a small narrow black edge. Quite special. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade and acid soil.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Camellia Black Lace
Current Stock Height: 50/65 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$34.99
Hybrid. Once in bloom this delicious Camellia will definitely have you in its Black Magic spell. The semi-double blooms of black-red are stunning! Fast growing with an open spreading habit and attractively serrated foliage. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade and acid soil.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Camellia Black Magic
Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$34.99
Camellia Black Magic
Current Stock Height: 90/110cm ?
Container: pb6 ?
$49.99
Japonica. An oldie but a goody. Beautiful, formal, double blooms of deepest red make this a highly desirable Camellia. Flowers late winter to spring, quite a compact shrubby habit. Happiest in semi-shade and acid soil.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Camellia Black Tie
Current Stock Height: 90/100 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$29.99
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Camellia Black Tie
Current Stock Height: 70/90 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$34.99
Japonica. The antique white outer petals gracefully surround the ruffled inner petals of light, creamy primrose yellow. Neat and tidy growth habit and very eye catching. Happiest in semi-shade where the flowers won't 'burn' in the sun.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Camellia Brushfields Yellow
Current Stock Height: 70/80 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$34.99
'C.M. Hovey' is a strong-growing medium-sized shrub of compact habit, with bright rose-pink, formal double flowers to 10cm in width. Flowering mid - late season. Strong bushy growth.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Camellia C M Hovey
Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$34.99
Hybrid. This is a delightful little Camellia with semi-double flowers that are white with pink tinges on the petal edges and backs. In full bloom the overall effect is very soft and pretty. An added bonus of fragrance makes this a definite must have. Strong upright growth habit.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 1.5m
Camellia Cinnamon Cindy
Current Stock Height: 40/70 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$29.99
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Camellia Cinnamon Cindy
Current Stock Height: 90/110 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$29.99
Camellia Cinnamon Cindy
Current Stock Height: 130/150cm ?
Container: 6l ?
$59.99
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Japonica hybrid. Very large semi-double flowers of the purest white, with beautiful, central crown of ruffled and crimped petaloids and lovely rich golden stamens. Mid season. Vigorous.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Camellia Coronation
Current Stock Height: 90/110 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$34.99
Hybrid. An award winning, Jury hybrid with semi-double blooms of mid pink with showy golden stamens. Flowers from winter through to spring. Plant in semi-shade in acid soil for best results.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Camellia Daintiness
Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$34.99
Japonica. The ivory white blooms are delicately blushed with pink and create a simply beautiful picture when this Camellia is in full bloom. Definitely desirable. Nice glossy green healthy foliage. Happiest in semi-shade and acid soil.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Camellia Desire
Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$34.99
For those who desire a dark red Camellia, this is the plant for you. Very dark , almost black buds open to very dark red flowers. Long flowering and vigorous upright growth habit. Japonica, evergreen. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Camellia Dixie Knight
Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$34.99
Hybrid. Semi-double pink blooms attractively veined and shaded with rosy pink. An abundance of flowers appear over a long period from winter through to the end of spring. Used as a special gift by the N.Z.Organ Donor organization for donor families. Happiest in semi-shade and acid soil.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Camellia Donation
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$34.99
Reticulata. Bold, bright and beautiful. Large, semi-double scarlet blooms that will brighten up any garden through dull winter months. Attractive large serrated green foliage. Very hardy and vigorous. Plant in a semi-shaded position for best results. Multi Award Winner.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2.5m
Camellia Dr Clifford Parks
Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$34.99
Hybrid. This is a stunning Camellia bred in NZ by the master, Felix Jury. Beautiful bright pink, formal double blooms with a hint of lavender start appearing in mid winter. The petals are curved seductively. A delightful addition to any garden.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Camellia Dreamboat
Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$34.99
Sasanqua. A top performing Camellia that flowers from early autumn through to early winter. The blooms are double white, with just a hint of blush pink on the outer edges. Upright vigorous habit. Happiest in semi-shade.
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Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Camellia Early Pearly
Current Stock Height: 70/90 cm ?
Container: 1.3l ?
$26.99
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Camellia Early Pearly
Current Stock Height: 45/60 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$26.99
Camellia Early Pearly
Current Stock Height: 70/110 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$26.99
Camellia Early Pearly
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Container: 6l ?
$59.99
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Large semi-double chalky white heavily textured blooms stand out against the dark glossy green foliage. A Camellia with the wow factor. Good strong grower flowering from July through to early spring. Happiest in morning sun or part shade. Japonica.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Camellia Ecclefield
Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$34.99
Camellia Ecclefield
Current Stock Height: 100/110 cm ?
Container: 8.5L ?
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This is a stunning Camellia with very large creamy white blooms that are semi-double. The centre of the flower looks like whipped cream offset by soft wavy outer petals. Attractive serrated foliage. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade. Japonica, evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Camellia Elegans Champagne
Current Stock Height: 50/70 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$34.99
Sasanqua. This Camellia is well named as the single, white washed with pink blooms are truly exquisite. Golden stamens complete the picture. Lovely dark green foliage and a soft perfume to delight the senses. Happiest in semi shade and acid soil. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.8m x 1.5m
Camellia Exquisite
Current Stock Height: 70/80 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$34.99
Camellia Exquisite
Current Stock Height: 130/150 cm ?
Container: 8.5l ?
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Hybrid. This beautiful Camellia has tight bright pink buds that open to miniature, single, apple-blossom pink blooms which are lightly fragrant. A pretty Camellia which would suit a small courtyard or patio area. Flowers for a long period. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Evergreen.
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Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.8m x 1m
Camellia Fairy Blush
Current Stock Height: 80/100 ?
Container: 4l ?
$34.99
Camellia Fairy Blush
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
$49.99
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Camellia Fairy Blush
Current Stock Height: 110 cm
Container: 8.5l ?
$59.99
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Hybrid. 'Festival of Lights' was bred in NZ and has an upright growth habit and dainty glossy green foliage. The 'lights' are miniature, single, pastel pink blooms adorning the shrub in winter-spring. Happiest planted in semi-shade with acid soil. Evergreen. PVR.
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Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Camellia Festival of Lights
Current Stock Height: 50/70 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$34.99
Sasanqua. A top performing Camellia with, semi-double, white flowers that are heavily blushed with deep pink. Flowers from early autumn. Perfect for a quick growing hedge. Happiest in semi-shade but will tolerate some sun. Evergreen.
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Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Camellia Gay Border
Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$34.99
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