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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Camellias @ $36.99, 10 for $36 each, 25 for $35 each, 50 for $34 each
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.
Habit: Shrub Tall
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Camellia Anticipation
Current Stock Height: 70/90 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$49.99
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: Shrub Tall
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 ?
$34.99
Camellia Curly Lady
Current Stock Height: 40/60 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$39.99
Hybrid. A free flowering Camellia with medium sized, fully double and anemone blooms of a clear rosy-pink. A strong vigorous upright growth habit. Quite stunning in full bloom. Happiest semi-shade and acid soil. Bred by Les Jury of NZ.
Habit: Shrub Tall
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Camellia Debbie
Current Stock Height: 80/90 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$49.99
Hybrid. For those of you who like formal blooms then this Camellia is one of the best. The warm pink formal, double blooms appear from around July through to September. Has a columnar growth habit. Plant in semi-shade in acid soil for best results.
This Camellia was bred and named for Australian scholar, linguist, garden designer and camellia expert the late Eben Gowrie Waterhouse who amongst many achievements in his life was a long standing and enthusiastic member of the International Camellia Society.
Habit: Shrub Tall
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 1.5m
Camellia E G Waterhouse
Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$29.99
Japonica. This Camellia has large, wine-red semi-double loose blooms with golden stamens and narrow petals. Quite unusual. The flowers last well so make for an excellent garden display. Vigorous upright growth habit. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Evergreen.
Habit: Shrub Tall
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Camellia Mark Alan
Current Stock Height: 90/100 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$34.99
Camellia Mark Alan
Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$39.99
Hybrid. Wairere's favourite Camellia. 'Night Rider' has waxy, black-red, small, semi-double flowers complemented by black-red new foliage growth. Ideal for the smaller garden. Flowers from late winter through to the end of spring. Happiest in semi-shade. It's a 10. Evergreen.
Habit: Shrub Tall
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Camellia Night Rider
Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
New stock expected Middle of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
A showy Camellia with white flowers edged soft pink in Winter through to Spring. With glossy, dark green foliage they can be grown as a specimen, hedging, in a container or a beautiful back drop in a cottage garden. Feed with acid fertilizer. Evergreen.
Habit: Shrub Tall
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Camellia Paradise Gillian
Current Stock Height: 140/150 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$49.99
Sasanqua. Little and lovely this Camellia has small leaves and masses of tiny informal white flowers that are flushed pink. Especially suited for low hedges or container planting. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade. Evergreen. PVR.
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Habit: Shrub Tall
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 2.5m
Camellia Paradise Little Liane
Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$49.99
Sasanqua. A lovely little Camellia with, scented, semi-double blooms. The buds are quite pink but magically open to silky white blooms with just a hint of pink on the edges. 'Pure Silk' has a strong upright growth habit and whilst it is happy in semi-shade this Camellia can cope with sun. Evergreen.
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Habit: Shrub Tall
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2m
Camellia Pure Silk
Current Stock Height: 90/100 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$39.99
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?
Habit: Shrub Tall
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Std 70-80cm
Camellia Setsugekka Std
Current Stock Height: STD-60-70/ HGT-80-11 ?
Container: 15l ?
$99.99
aka Tea
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.
Habit: Shrub Tall
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Camellia Sinensis
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$34.99
This plant will soon be in stock and can be pre-purchased now.
Camellia Sinensis
Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$49.99
Camellia Sinensis
New stock expected Middle of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $32.99. Payment on order.
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
Habit: Shrub Tall
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.8m x 1m
Camellia Softly
Current Stock Height: 80/90 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$49.99
Japonica. Bred in NZ by well known Camellia enthusiast Neville Haydon. Magnificent rich red flowers, turning blueish as they mature. The blooms are double and anemone form with a tight frilly centre and appear from early winter through to late spring. Happiest in semi- shade with acid soil. Evergreen
Habit: Shrub Tall
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5 x 2m
Camellia Takanini
Current Stock Height: 50/70 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$36.99
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Camellia Takanini
Current Stock Height: 100/110 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$49.99
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.
Habit: Shrub Tall
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Camellia Transnokoensis pink
Current Stock Height: 60/90 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$49.99
Camellia Transpink
Current Stock Height: 110/120 cm ?
Container: 4.7l ?
$54.99
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