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Japonica. 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. Presented here as a Standard. Evergreen.

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Species Std. Delicate, tiny, star shaped, single, pure white flowers with yellow stamens are borne in profusion on a shrub with small oval dark green leaves. Nice light scent. One for the collector or, if like me, you like sweet simplicity. Happiest in semi-shade and acid soil. 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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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 as a standard. 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. 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 is 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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Standard 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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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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Sasanqua Standard. 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.