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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Hybrid. A very formal looking Camellia with dark red, large, double blooms. The petals have a silvery sheen with a small narrow black edge. Quite special. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade and acid soil. Evergreen.

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Hybrid. Once in bloom this delicious Camellia will definitely have you in its Black Magic spell. The semi-double blooms of black-red are stunning! Fast growing with an open spreading habit and attractively serrated foliage. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade and acid soil. Evergreen.

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Japonica Espalier. An oldie but a goody. Beautiful, formal, double blooms of deepest red make this a highly desirable Camellia. Flowers late winter to spring, quite a compact shrubby habit. Happiest in semi-shade and acid soil. Evergreen.

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Hybrid. This little 'Blondy' has a profusion of pure white miniature anemone shaped flowers that have the added bonus of fragrance. Dainty bright green foliage. Ideal for hedging or to espalier. Happiest in semi-shade and acid soil. Evergreen.

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Japonica. Like it's name-sake 'Bob Hope' is a real star. Large showy, deep red, semi-double blooms are highlighted with bright yellow stamens. Lustrous dark green foliage. Flowers July to September. Happiest in semi-shade and acid soil. Evergreen.

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Sasanqua. A 'Bonanza' of beautiful, deep red semi-double blooms brighten up autumn when they appear en masse. Has a somewhat open habit when young but eventually forms a compact shrub. Happiest in semi-shade but will tolerate morning sun. Evergreen.

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Japonica. The antique white outer petals gracefully surround the ruffled inner petals of light, creamy primrose yellow. Neat and tidy growth habit and very eye catching. Happiest in semi-shade where the flowers won't 'burn' in the sun. Evergreen.

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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. Evergreen.

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Hybrid Std. 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. Evergreen.

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Hybrid. This camellia has beautiful single white blooms with occasional pink blush. A suitable variety to espalier as its growth habit is upright and open. Will suit most situations but especially good for dappled light. Evergreen.

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aka Syn. Golden Anniversery

Japonica. This Camellia really is a cause for celebration. Beautiful creamy yellow blooms that are fully double and made up of more than 100 petals really stand out against the dark glossy green foliage. Slow compact growth habit. Just lovely. Plant in semi-shade. Evergreen.

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Japonica. Delicious, full and frilly flowers of warm maroon (reddish purple) are complemented by the lustrous deep green pointed foliage. Strong upright growth habit. Happiest in semi-shade. Evergreen.

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Japonica. The ivory white blooms are delicately blushed with pink and create a simply beautiful picture when this Camellia is in full bloom. Definitely desirable. Nice glossy green healthy foliage. Happiest in semi-shade and acid soil. Evergreen.

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Japonica. An attractive Camellia with sumptuous, medium sized blooms that are bright coral pink initially and gradually fade to violet as they age. Strong glossy green foliage. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade. Evergreen.

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Hybrid. Semi-double pink blooms attractively veined and shaded with rosy pink. An abundance of flowers appear over a long period from winter through to the end of spring. Used as a special gift by the N.Z.Organ Donor organization for donor families. Happiest in semi-shade and acid soil. Evergreen.

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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. Evergreen.

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Sasanqua. A very good 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. Presented here espaliered. Evergreen.

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Sasanqua Std. A very good 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. Presented here as a standard. Evergreen.

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Japonica. This Camellia has classic anenome shaped blooms of deep rose pink with deeply serrated guard petals and matching petaloids. A lovely shrub for the garden growing in most situations.

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Hybrid Espalier. 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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Hybrid Std. 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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Hybrid Miniature. Let 'Fairy Wand' sprinkle some magic in your winter garden. Small semi-double blooms of bright rosy red are produced en masse on this upright Camellia from early winter until spring. Lovely dark green foliage. Happiest in semi-shade. Bred in NZ by Mr Blumhardt. Evergreen.

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Hybrid. 'Festival of Lights' was bred in NZ and has an upright growth habit and dainty glossy green foliage. The 'lights' are miniature, single, pastel pink blooms adorning the shrub in winter-spring. Happiest planted in semi-shade with acid soil. Evergreen. PVR.

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aka AKA Moshio

Japonica. AKA Moshio - but no matter what you call this outstanding Camellia you will love the flame red semi-double blooms that have remarkable colour clarity. Attractive central zone of golden stamens. Vigorous upright growth habit. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade. Evergreen.

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Hybrid Std. A delightful little Camellia that is smothered with small deep lavender pink blooms that are semi-double. Golden stamens add to the overall effect. The new spring growth is an attractive bronze shade gradually maturing to green. Upright growth habit. What a gay little bush! Evergreen.

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Sasanqua. A top performing Camellia with, semi-double, white flowers that are heavily blushed with deep pink. Flowers from early autumn. Perfect for a quick growing hedge. Happiest in semi-shade but will tolerate some sun. Evergreen.

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Japonica. The showy rose-pink, semi-double blooms on this desirable Camellia will simply take your breath away. The petals of the flowers are quite waxy and have a gentle wavy effect. The prominent golden stamens complete the picture. Delicious. Evergreen.

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Hybrid. Fabulously fragrant, pale-pink, fading to white, blooms that have a full and ruffled form. Vigorous growth habit. A lovely Camellia raised in NZ by Jim Finlay. Plant in semi-shade in a position to take advantage of the perfume. Evergreen.

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Hybrid. Striking, deep glowing red, semi-double blooms stand out well against the dark glossy green foliage. Invaluable for making a strong statement in any planting scheme. Happiest planted in semi-shade with acid soil. Evergreen.

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Hybrid. The deliciously creamy flowers of this Camellia look good enough to eat with your pudding! Vigorous and profuse flowering from early autumn through to spring. Very showy, and well worth planting. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Evergreen. Bred in NZ.

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Hybrid Std. The deliciously creamy flowers of this Camellia look good enough to eat with your pudding! Vigorous and profuse flowering from early autumn through to spring. Very showy, and well worth planting. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade. Evergreen.

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Japonica. This beautiful Camellia has large white formal double blooms that simply smother the bush from winter through to the end of spring. Quite a sight in full bloom. Vigorous growth habit. Happiest in semi-shade where the blooms will really shine through. Evergreen.

This Camellia is named after the breeder, Kosaku Sawada, a Japanese-American who owned a nursery called 'Overlook' in the early 1900's. He was highly respected and earned the name he was commonly known by -'Mr Camellia'.

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Named after Kate Sheppard campaigner for womens suffrage in NZ and created for the 100th anniversary in 1993. This gorgeous camellia has large white informal double anemone flowers, sometimes with a touch of pale pink. It has a strong bushy growth. Japonica.

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Japonica. Precisely arranged formal blooms of soft rose red that are medium in size with slightly cupped petals. Very striking. Flowers from winter through to spring. Vigorous compact growth habit. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Evergreen.

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Japonica. A delightful Camellia with miniature, formal, double white luminous blooms that are touched with pink on the edges. Very sweet and very free flowering in spring. Perfect for a pot. Happiest in semi-shade. Evergreen.

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Hybrid. Simple but sweet single rose-pink blooms with prominent yellow stamens are borne in profusion along attractively arching branches. The blooms are very fragrant and appear autumn to winter. Small rounded bright green leaves. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Evergreen.

'Koto no Kaori' translates to 'Perfume of the Ancient Capital'.

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Hybrid. Simple but sweet single rose-pink blooms with prominent yellow stamens are borne in profusion along attractively arching branches. The blooms are very fragrant blooms and appear autumn to winter. Small rounded bright green leaves. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Evergreen.

Presented here as an Espalier for walls and fences.

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Hybrid Std. Simple but sweet single rose-pink blooms with prominent yellow stamens are borne in profusion along attractively arching branches. The blooms are very fragrant blooms and appear autumn to winter. Small rounded bright green leaves. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Evergreen.

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Japonica. A delightful Camellia with unusual small double white blooms with a hint of lemon yellow on the petals and a deeper lemon colour in the middle of the bloom. As you can imagine this combines well with the deep green foliage. Happiest in semi-shade in the garden or a container. Evergreen.

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Japonica Std. A delightful Camellia with unusual small double white blooms with a hint of lemon yellow on the petals and a deeper lemon colour in the middle of the bloom. As you can imagine this combines well with the deep green foliage. Happiest in semi-shade in the garden or a container. Evergreen

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Hybrid. Produced by and named after NZ's famous plant breeder Les Jury. Les Jury considered this to be the best formal double red Camellia that he produced in his lifetime. Very vigorous upright growth habit, handsome foliage. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade. Evergreen. RHS AGM.

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Hybrid Miniature. A really special little Camellia that is aptly named. The miniature single flowers are pure white with just a hint of yellow on the anthers. The flowers appear from early spring and look very dainty set against the dark green foliage. The growth habit is slow and low. Evergreen.

'Little Gem' would be perfect for a low hedge in a semi-shaded position or equally as nice as a feature in a container.

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Japonica. Not sure how this Camellia got it's name as the pure white anemone blooms are quite small and dainty. One to ponder as you admire the flowers that appear from mid winter to spring. Good upright growth habit. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Evergreen.

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Japonica. A very showy Camellia with striking peony type blooms. The creamy white petals are all edged lightly in rose pink. Quite outstanding in full bloom from mid winter through to mid spring. Good strong grower. Happiest in part shade. Multi Award Winner. Evergreen.

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Japonica. One of our favourites 'cause most blokes love the strong maroon red colour of the showy large blooms. These are offset beautifully with distinctive golden stamens. A vigorous, upright plant that looks stunning in full bloom. Happiest in semi-shade. Evergreen.

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Species. The term 'microphylla' means small leaves which exactly describes the foliage of this special Camellia. Fragrant, tiny, star-shaped, single white flowers with yellow stamens. Dense shrubby habit, suitable for hedging or border planting. Happiest in semi-shade and acid soil. Evergreen.

This species Camellia is one of the first Camellias to flower in the autumn. I first saw it in a friend's garden and knew it was a 'must have'. I enjoy it more every year as it is so rewarding yet easy to grow. Looks good even when not in flower.

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Species Std. The term 'microphylla' means small leaves which exactly describes the foliage of this special Camellia. Fragrant, tiny, star-shaped, single white flowers with yellow stamens. Dense shrubby habit, suitable for hedging or border planting. Happiest in semi-shade and acid soil. Evergreen.

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Japonica. Do you want to see red? If so then this delicious Camellia is the one for you. Black-red buds open to crimson, large, semi-double blooms with gorgeous golden stamens. Glossy dark foliage. Happiest in semi-shade in the garden or a favourite container. Evergreen.

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Sasanqua. The translation from the Japanese is "Snow on the Ridge" which describes the profusion of double white blooms that smother this Camellia from early Autumn until winter. Highly adaptable, use to espalier, hedge, grow in a container or simply just enjoy in the garden. Evergreen. RHS AGM.

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Sasanqua Std. The literal translation from the Japanese is "Snow on the Ridge" which describes the profusion of double white blooms that smother this Camellia from early autumn until winter. Highly adaptable, presented here as a standard. Prefers semi-shade. RHS AGM. Evergreen.

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Hybrid. Really lovely large semi-double blooms open from fat buds, winter-spring. The blooms have a slightly ruffled look and are highlighted by golden stamens. Handsome foliage and a nice compact habit. Plant in a semi-shaded spot in the garden or perhaps a container? Evergreen.

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Sasanqua. A simple yet elegant single flowering Camellia which blooms - yes you guessed it - around about Mother's Day in May. The blooms are large, white, with a slight pink blush on the edges. Prominent golden stamens complete the picture. Plant in semi-shade with acid soil. Evergreen.

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Hybrid. This much loved Camellia has beautiful, palest pink, semi-double blooms with golden anthers that are of a high quality and hold well. Starts flowering late autumn and carries on through to mid spring. Happiest in semi-shade. Bred in NZ by Mrs Durrant. Evergreen.

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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.

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Hybrid Std. This is Wairere's favourite Camellia. Waxy, dark 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 with acid soil. Evergreen.

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Japonica. A chance seedling introduced by Nuccio's Nursery in California. Exquisite formal, double blooms that are crisp white and blushed gently with pink. Flowers from winter through to spring and is a vigorous compact grower. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Evergreen.

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Hybrid Minature. A very sweet Camellia with small baby pink ruffled flowers that are borne on gently cascading branches. The foliage is dainty and a light olive green in colour. Ideal container plant. Happiest in semi-shade. Evergreen.

This Camellia was bred in Australia in 1986 by Sebire and has gained world-wide popularity due to its top performance.

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aka Camellia

Flowers are small semi-double white edged with bright pink. The flower centre is a mixture of stamens and petaloids. Grows 10cm per year making it ideal for very low hedges or pot specimens, also suit to bonsai

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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. PVR. Evergreen.

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Sasanqua Std. 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. PVR. Evergreen

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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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Sasanqua Std. 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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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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Sasanqua Std. 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. Presented here as a standard.

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Sasanqua. This Camellia has been around for awhile but with very good reason. It is a vigorous hardy cultivar which flowers profusely with bright, cheerful, large, saucer shaped single blooms. A perfect choice for screens and hedging. Nice dark green foliage. Evergreen.

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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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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 it can also cope with sun. Evergreen.

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Japonica. A beautiful formal double red. The flowers contrast well against the handsome glossy green foliage. Outstanding performer which will make a strong statement either in the garden or a container. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Evergreen.

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Species. 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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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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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.

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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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 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.