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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Sasanqua. A simple, sweet, easy to grow Camellia that is ideal for screens and hedging. The flowers are single and white with a strong blush of pink. Flowers from early autumn onwards. Nice dark green foliage that clips well. Plant in semi-shade with acid soil for best results. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Camellia Apple Blossom
Current Stock Height: 100/110 ?
Container: pb6 ?
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Hybrid Miniature. If you want a really cute little Camellia to grow in a container or a hanging basket then it would be hard to go past 'Baby Bear'. The tiny semi-double flowers are pale pink blushed white and combine well with the dainty foliage. Flowers July to September. Slow growing.
Habit: Spreading
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 60cm
Camellia Baby Bear
Current Stock Height: 15/20cm ?
Container: 2l ?
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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: 80/120 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
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Camellia Cinnamon Cindy
Current Stock Height: 90/110 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
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Camellia Cinnamon Cindy
Current Stock Height: 120/170 cm ?
Container: 6l ?
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Japonica. Here's something a bit different - a Camellia with twisted, undulating stems and leaves. The leaves which are a glossy dark green are complemented by large semi-double red blooms in spring. Something of interest all year round. Happiest in acid soil and dappled light.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Camellia Curly Lady
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
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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: 50/90 cm ?
Container: 1.3l ?
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Camellia Early Pearly
Current Stock Height: 45/60 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
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Camellia Early Pearly
Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
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Camellia Early Pearly
Current Stock Height: 150/190 cm ?
Container: 6l ?
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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 ?
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Camellia Fairy Blush
Current Stock Height: 60/100 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
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Camellia Fairy Blush
Current Stock Height: 110/150 cm ?
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Hiemalis. Semi-double blooms of bright cerise with a slightly paler center appear in abundance throughout autumn. A shrub in full bloom simply glows with colour. Easy to grow. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 1.5m
Camellia Hiryu
Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
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Camellia Hiryu
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Camellia Hiryu
Current Stock Height: 120/150 cm ?
Container: 6l ?
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Species. Well the name says it all really doesn't it? This special Camellia has masses of tiny white flowers that open from red buds. The flowers are delightfully fragrant. The new foliage is bronze toned and quite elongated turning green as it matures. Plant in semi shade in acid soil. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Camellia Minutiflora
Current Stock Height: 60/70 ?
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Sasanqua. This is a really good looking Camellia with fine narrow dark green foliage that looks good all year round. In very early autumn the bush is covered in tight buds that open to pretty semi-double flowers are white blushed with rose pink edges. Tolerates sun or shade. Evergreen.
This Camellia is a great screen or hedging plant. Clips well and always looks good. Remarkably tolerant but will do best in semi-shade with nicely mulched roots. I have 2 of these on different sides of the property and both flower extremely well.
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Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 3m
Camellia Paradise Blush
Current Stock Height: 70/100 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
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Camellia Paradise Blush
Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
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Camellia Paradise Blush
Current Stock Height: 150/200 cm ?
Container: 6l ?
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Sasanqua. An elegant free-flowering variety producing masses of brilliant pink buds, which open to dazzling white double blooms. Quick growing, ideal for hedging, topiary, containers or as a garden specimen. More tolerant of full sun than many other Camellias. Evergreen.
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Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2.5m
Camellia Paradise Helen
Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
Container: 1.3l ?
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Camellia Paradise Helen
Current Stock Height: 50/80 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
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Camellia Paradise Helen
Current Stock Height: 80/110 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
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Camellia Paradise Helen
Current Stock Height: 90/120 cm ?
Container: 6l ?
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Sasanqua. Flowers in absolute profusion over a long period. The blooms are quite large, semi-double and open white from pink buds. Upright compact growth habit. A terrific hedge plant or garden specimen. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade. Evergreen.
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Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2m
Camellia Paradise Pearl
Current Stock Height: 55/70 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
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Camellia Paradise Pearl
Current Stock Height: 100/130 cm ?
Container: 6l ?
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Sasanqua. One of a new breed of Paradise Camellias that are vigorous growers, long flowering and tolerant of tough conditions. Large, white, semi-double blooms with a little flush of pink will appear from autumn through winter. Can tolerate more sun than many but happiest in semi-shade Evergreen
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Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 3m
Camellia Paradise Vanessa
Current Stock Height: 100/140 cm ?
Container: 6l ?
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Sasanqua. One of NZ's favourite Camellias and deservedly so. An abundance of large wavy white blooms with prominent yellow stamens appear in early autumn through to early winter. The blooms are softly scented. Ideal for hedging. Happiest in semi-shade. Evergreen.
This beautiful Camellia is definitely one of my favourites. Introduced from Japan in 1898 so a proven winner! Translation of the name means Snow, Moon and Flowers - isn't that just lovely? Fantastic hedge plant - grows quite quickly.
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Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 1.5m
Camellia Setsugekka
Current Stock Height: 60/90 cm ?
Container: 1.3l ?
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Camellia Setsugekka
Current Stock Height: 70/90 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
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Camellia Setsugekka
Current Stock Height: 120/140 cm ?
Container: 6l ?
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Species. A very pretty Camellia with dainty leaves and a graceful upright habit. The white flowers open from tight pink buds and have a pleasant fragrance. Ideal for screening or hedges, very popular and deservedly so. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Evergreen. Est. 10yr. growth.
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Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 2m
Camellia Transnokoensis
Current Stock Height: 70/90 cm ?
Container: 1.3l ?
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Camellia Transnokoensis
Current Stock Height: 70/100 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
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Camellia Transnokoensis
Current Stock Height: 130/160 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
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Species. Once you have planted this delightful dainty Camellia you will be enchanted. The small, single, fragrant flowers are complemented by graceful arching foliage. The new spring growth is a soft mahogany bronze slowly turning green. One for the collector. Happiest in semi-shade. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Camellia Tsaii
Current Stock Height: 100/130 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
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