All Camellias
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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PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ALL Hybrid. A lovely little Camellia with formal, bright pink, double flowers. It certainly is adorable and worth finding a spot for. Happiest with morning sun or part shade and acid soil. Flowers in late winter early spring. Evergreen.
Camellia Adorable Expected Stock Height: 50/70 cm ? Currently sold out. New season camellias available next autumn.Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Hybrid. A reticulata with an open, upright habit, with very large, vibrant red flowers. Semi-double peony form, with glossy dark foliage. Makes a great specimen shrub, with dark glossy foliage. Can also be hedged.
Spring flowering. Part shade or sun. Camellia Alfons Expected Stock Height: 50/60cm ? Currently sold out. New season camellias available next autumn.Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Hybrid. This Jury hybrid from NZ has an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. It is a real show off with large double blooms of bright rose pink. Good strong grower with large glossy green leaves. Happiest in morning sun or part shade and acid soil. Evergreen. Camellia Anticipation Current Stock Height: 50/70cm ? Container: pb6 ? $44.99 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. Camellia Apple Blossom Expected Stock Height: 130/160cm ? New stock expected Beginning of April, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
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.
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Camellia Ariels Song Current Stock Height: 80/100cm ? Container: 4l ? $29.99 This new variety has a medium, dense, weeping habit and is graced with medium, semi-double creamy white flowers. Great for a container specimen. Happiest with morning sun or part shade. Evergreen. Camellia Avalanche Expected Stock Height: 30/50 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of April, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
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. Evergreen. Camellia Baby Bear Expected Stock Height: 15/20cm ? New stock expected Beginning of April, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
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. Camellia Baby Pearl Current Stock Height: 25/30 cm ? Container: 4l ? $29.99 Stock of this item is very low. Camellia Baby Pearl Current Stock Height: 50/60cm ? Container: pb6 ? $44.99 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. Evergreen.
Camellia Ballet Queen Current Stock Height: 60/80cm ? Container: pb6 ? $42.99 Camellia Ballet Queen Expected Stock Height: 60/80cm ? New stock expected Beginning of April, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
Sasanqua. A very pretty Camellia with dainty double white blooms that are shaded softly with mauve pink on the edges. These are produced en masse in autumn and early winter. Small dense bright green foliage. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Evergreen. Camellia Beatrice Emily Expected Stock Height: 110/120cm ? New stock expected Beginning of April, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
Camellia Beatrice Emily Expected Stock Height: 110/120cm ? New stock expected Beginning of April, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
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Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2m
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Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
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Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
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