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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.

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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. Full sun/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 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?

Japonica hybrid. A hardy, evergreen, fragrant shrub with miniature double anemone-form, fragrant rose-red blooms, with white center petaloids. Tall upright compact habit. Early - late season.

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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 lateb 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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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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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.

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Japonica. A beautiful formal double Camellia with blooms that are tones of smokey reddish purple, hard to describe but lovely to look at. Lush rich green foliage and an upright habit. Bred in NZ by Les Jury and named to honor one of our most prominent and respected nurserymen. Evergreen.

Aluminium can enhance the colour of this camellia. Sir Victor Davies 1887-1977 was apprenticed to Mr Duncan, nurseryman of New Plymouth, at the age of 14. He went on to form the formidable partnership that was known as Duncan and Davies.