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Species Std. A special little Camellia that has pale, pastel pink, single blooms that land upright after they float to the ground creating a floral carpet. The branches cascade gently. Overall a soft delicate effect. Happiest with semi-shade and acid soil. Evergreen.

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Red just doesn't get any better than this! Royal Velvet Camellia produces an abundance of dark velvet red semi-double flowers from winter to spring, also useful as a hedge or screen. It can be "limbed up" to form an attractive, small, evergreen tree or is perfect for use as espalier. Evergreen
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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Hybrid. A handsome Camellia with a vigorous, dense, growth habit and show-off bright red flowers that are double, frilly and have an unusual speckled centre. Flowers in early spring. Plant in semi-shade with acid soil for best results. Evergreen.

Naturally this Camellia would make a perfect gift for those who have made it to the "I've been married for 40 years" mark.

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Japonica. This Camellia has medium sized blooms that are semi double in form and are a beautiful rich dark red with yellow stamens. Suits most average garden conditions though will prefer dappled light.

Japonica. Has large, peony-type flowers that are sweetly fragrant and silvery-pink in colour. They begin to appear in early winter and through spring.A hardy, vigorous, evergreen with an upright growth habit, suitable for growing as a specimen shrub, hedging and screens.

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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. Information Page

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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 winter. The blooms are softly scented. Happiest in semi-shade. Evergreen. Presented here espaliered.

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?

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Sasanqua Std. 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. Happiest in semi-shade. Evergreen. Presented here as a Standard.

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?

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Japonica. A lovely Camellia with large white semi double flowers with prominent golden stamens. Good vigorous upright growth habit. Certainly a Camellia to celebrate with. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade. Evergreen.

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Hybrid. Desirable for the upright slender growth habit. Small, scented, single pure white flowers with golden stamens appear from autumn through to late spring. These are offset against very dark green foliage. Ideal for driveway and group planting. Happiest in semi shade. Evergreen.

I have a group of these growing against a grey fence in the garden, they are remarkably tolerant of heat and sun though I am sure they would be happier in part shade. Even though the situation is less than ideal they flower for months. Information Page

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Hybrid Std. Desirable for the upright slender growth habit. Small, scented, single pure white flowers with golden stamens appear from autumn through to late spring. These are offset against very dark green foliage. Happiest in semi shade. Evergreen. PVR.

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Sasanqua. Beautiful, pure white ruffled double flowers that are of a medium size. The flowers appear in autumn and early winter. An excellent choice for hedging or espalier. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Evergreen.

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Japonica. Medium size narrow petalled semi-double white flower. with green foliage. Outstanding slender upright plant. Attracts bees. Great for Hedging and Screens.

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Species. Where would we be without the 'Tea Camellia'? Well we certainly wouldn't be putting the kettle on as often. Apart from giving us tea this is a delightful ornamental shrub. Dainty glossy green leaves and even daintier single, scented white flowers with just a blush of lemon. Evergreen.

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Species Std. Where would we be without the 'Tea Camellia'? Well we certainly wouldn't be putting the kettle on as often. Apart from giving us tea this is a delightful ornamental shrub. Dainty glossy green leaves and even daintier single, scented white flowers with just a blush of lemon. Evergreen.

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Hybrid. An invaluable addition to the Camellia family because of the compact size making 'Snippet' ideal for containers or the front of the border. Flowers winter-spring with semi-double, soft pink blooms that blend softly into the white centre. Happiest in semi-shade. Evergreen.

Bred in NZ by Mrs Durrant.

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Japonica. Medium white formal double with soft pink edges. Slender upright habit. Mid to late season.Upright. Mid-late. Happiest in semi-shade. Evergreen. Evergreen

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An early flowering sasanqua variety with smallish open peony-shaped flowers in a bright ruby rose shade. Flowers prolifically through Winter and Spring. Prefers to grow in slightly acid, well-drained soil. Evergreen.

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Hybrid. The unique upright shape of this Camellia makes it ideal for marching along a driveway or using as an exclamation point in a planting scheme. Pretty pink semi double flowers from winter through to the end of spring. Happiest in semi-shade. Evergreen. RHS AGM.

'Spring Festival' has beautiful new foliage in warm bronze tones that is produced when flowering has finished. This Camellia is just lovely in full flower. I have grown it in several gardens and it has never disappointed.

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Hybrid. A gorgeous NZ Bred Camellia with fragrant blooms that have warm pink outer petals and numerous ruffled cream petaloides in the centre. Bred by Os Blumhardt in 1984. Happiest in semi shade. Evergreen.

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Sasanqua. Medium size flower, pale pink with a broad darker pink border. Strong upright, spreading growth. Good for hedging. Sun or shade. Early season. Attracts bees

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Hybrid. Bred in NZ by Neville Haydon this Camellia is the recipient of a Breeder's Award. The formal blooms are quite a strong shade of pink and are set against dark green foliage. Happiest planted in semi-shade in acid soil. Evergreen.

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Hybrid. Lovely crisp white blooms that are large and semi-double. The central white stamens tipped gold complete the picture. Definitely a super star! Good strong green foliage and a tidy growth habit. Happiest in a semi-shaded position. Evergreen.

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Japonica. A beautiful Camellia with snow white semi-double blooms that look striking set against the dark green foliage. Flowers from July through to early spring. Nice bushy habit. Plant in semi-shade in acid soil for best results. Evergreen.

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Hybrid Miniature. An attractive little Camellia that has beautiful, pale pink, scented flowers that are in a miniature peony form. Glossy green foliage offsets the flowers well. A slow grower with a compact habit making it ideal for container growing. Happiest in semi-shade and acid soil. Evergreen.

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Hybrid. 'Sweet Jane' is indeed just that with bright pink buds that open to very pretty, double, white blooms that are heavily shaded pink. Commences flowering early May and continues for several months. Sun tolerant but also happy in semi-shade. Evergreen.

'Sweet Jane' is happy in the garden or a container and would be a perfect choice for an evergreen hedge with year round good looks. Information Page

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Japonica. Bred in NZ by well known Camellia enthusiast Neville Haydon. Magnificent rich red flowers, turning blueish as they mature. The blooms are double with a tight frilly centre and appear from early winter through to late spring. Happiest in semi- shade with acid soil. Evergreen.

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Hybrid. A very showy Camellia with large, luminous, bright pink blooms that appear from winter to spring. Dark green foliage with bronze tones on the new growth. Quite a vigorous grower, happiest in semi-shade and acid soil. Evergreen.

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Hybrid Miniature. Delicate pale pink blooms with white shadings smother graceful grey green foliage from winter through to the end of spring. The flowers are semi-double and miniature. In bloom the whole effect is very pretty and soft. Happiest in semi-shade but will tolerate some sun. Evergreen.

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'Tom Knudsen' is an evergreen shrub of compact habit, with dark foliage and peony-form double, deep red flowers in late winter and early spring. Strong upright growth. Japonica x reticulata.

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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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Species Std. A very pretty Camellia with dainty leaves and a graceful upright habit. The white flowers open from tight pink buds and have pleasant fragrance. Very popular and deservedly so. Presented here as a standard. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Evergreen.

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Hybrid. This is a really attractive Camellia which has masses of tiny pink, fragrant flowers from winter until spring. It simply glows when in full flower. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Evergreen.

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Hybrid. Bred from the popular species C. Transnokoensis, 'Transtasman' has masses of tiny, single flowers that open from tight pink buds. The flowers have tones of pale pink to white. Useful for upright columnar habit. Happiest in semi-shade. Evergreen.

This is a top performing Camellia which seems to flower for months. Absolutely beautiful in bud - one of my very favourites.

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Hybrid Std. Bred from the popular species C. Transnokoensis, 'Transtasman' has masses of tiny, single flowers that open from tight pink buds. The flowers have tones of pale pink to white. Presented here as a standard. Happiest in semi-shade. Evergreen.

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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.

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Japonica. Delicate light blush pink, medium to large, formal double blooms. Vigorous, compact, upright grower. Beautiful formation of petals. Evergreen.

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Reticulata Hybrid. This is an outstanding, award-winning hybrid that has very large salmon pink double flowers that appear from mid winter through to mid spring. Very attractive and a strong grower. Happiest planted in semi-shade. Evergreen.

For a table decoration with a difference try floating the beautiful blooms of 'Valentine Day' in a low bowl when you're having that romantic candle lit dinner.

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Japonica. Something a little different - This Camellia has ruffled flowers with a distinct violet tinge when planted in the ground. Bloom colour will vary according to the soil type. Aluminium in the soil will enhance the colour. Flowers from winter through to spring. Happiest semi-shade. Evergreen

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Japonica. The ruffled, intense red blooms of this gorgeous Camellia will add an explosion of colour to your garden and brighten up dull winter days. Flowers for months and is a good strong grower. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Evergreen.

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Japonica. Bred in NZ by Mark Jury to celebrate the Year of the Volunteer this beautiful Camellia certainly a cause for celebration. Large, fully double anemone form, ruffled blooms open to shades of soft pink delicately edged in white and gradually deepen in tone throughout the long flowering season

Late flowers will have less or none of the white edging.

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Hybrid. Lovely new variety. Covered in a profusion of small single to semi-double pale cream to white blooms, with a flush of pink on reverse. Happiest with morning sun or part shade and acid soil. Flowers in late winter early spring. Evergreen.

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Hybrid. The deep pink flowers of this lovely Camellia are very formal and double. Strong upright grower with masses of blooms (very floriferous) from July through to September. The blooms can be enjoyed indoors by floating gracefully in a bowl. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Evergreen.

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Japonica. A classic Camellia with star shaped, semi-double pure white, blooms not too dissimilar from a hibiscus flower. The blooms are highlighted by golden stamens. A vigorous grower with slightly pendulous habit. Plant in semi-shade for best results. Evergreen.

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Japonica. A beautiful Camellia with perfectly formed, formal, double blooms in warm pink. Lustrous glossy dark green foliage and a neat and tidy habit completes the picture. Flowers autumn-early spring. Highly rated. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Evergreen.

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Japonica. This quintessential camellia has medium size, rose pink, formal double blooms with lighter shading toward the centre. Medium upright growth. Flowers mid season. Wonderful for winter colour. Plant in semi-shade with acid soil for best results. Evergreen. Award Winner.

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Hybrid. An exceptionally graceful Camellia with myriads of dainty fragrant semi double pale pink flowers on pendulous branches. Sensational in a container or trained against a wall or fence. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Evergreen. PVR.

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Hybrid. This dainty little Camellia can flower for up to six months! Exceptional. The small single blooms are pale white delicately edged with pink. Strong slender upright growth habit. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Evergreen.

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Hybrid Std. This dainty little Camellia can flower for up to six months! Exceptional. The small single blooms are delicately edged with pink. Strong slender upright growth habit. Presented here as a Standard. Happiest in semi-shade. Evergreen.

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Sasanqua. This cheerful little Camellia just smothers itself in bright red single flowers from winter through to spring. The flowers are offset with prominent gold stamens. Slow growing with a compact habit. Ideal for containers, hedging or brightening up a dull corner of the garden. Evergreen.

'Yuletide' can be grown in morning sun or part shade. Information Page

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Sasanqua Std. This cheerful little Camellia just smothers itself in bright red single flowers from winter through to spring. The flowers are offset with prominent gold stamens. Slow growing with a compact habit. Ideal for containers, hedging or brightening up a dull corner of the garden. Evergreen.