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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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.
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Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Camellia Early Pearly
Current Stock Height: 50 cm
Container: 1.3l ?
$26.99
Camellia Early Pearly
Current Stock Height: 45/60 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$29.99
Camellia Early Pearly
Current Stock Height: 70/100 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$34.99
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Camellia Early Pearly
Current Stock Height: 100/120 cm ?
Container: 8l ?
$59.99
Hybrid. 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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Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.8m x 1m
Camellia Fairy Blush
Current Stock Height: 40/580 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$34.99
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Camellia Fairy Blush
Current Stock Height: 60/100 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$49.99
Sasanqua. Soft warm pink semi-double to peony flowers, with wavy petals and dark green glossy foliage. Dense habit with vigorous upright growth. Excellent as a specimen plant and ideal for screens, hedging, large containers and espaliers. Early flowering in autumn and winter. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 3m
Camellia Jennifer Susan
Current Stock Height: 30/50 cm ?
Container: 1.3l ?
$21.99
Camellia Jennifer Susan
Current Stock Height: 80/120 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$34.99
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Sasanqua. This is a really good looking Camellia with fine narrow dark green foliage that looks good all year round. In very early autumn the bush is covered in tight buds that open to pretty semi-double flowers are white blushed with rose pink edges. Tolerates sun or shade. Evergreen.
This Camellia is a great screen or hedging plant. Clips well and always looks good. Remarkably tolerant but will do best in semi-shade with nicely mulched roots. I have 2 of these on different sides of the property and both flower extremely well.
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Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 3m
Camellia Paradise Blush
Current Stock Height: 70/100 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$29.99
Camellia Paradise Blush
Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
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Camellia Paradise Blush
Expected Stock Height: 150/200 cm ?
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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.
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Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 1.5m
Camellia Setsugekka
Current Stock Height: 40/45 cm ?
Container: 1.3l ?
$26.99
Camellia Setsugekka
Current Stock Height: 70/90 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$34.99
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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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Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Camellia Silver Dollar
Current Stock Height: 30/40cm ?
Container: 1.3l ?
$21.99
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Camellia Silver Dollar
Current Stock Height: 30/50 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$29.99
Camellia Silver Dollar
Current Stock Height: 40/70cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$34.99
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Camellia Silver Dollar
Current Stock Height: 50/60cm ?
Container: 4.7l ?
$49.99
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Camellia Silver Dollar
Current Stock Height: 80/110 cm ?
Container: 6l ?
$59.99
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.
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 150cm
Camellia Sweet Emily Kate
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$29.99
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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Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 2m
Camellia Transnokoensis
Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
Container: 1.3l ?
$26.99
Camellia Transnokoensis
Current Stock Height: 70/100 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$34.99
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Camellia Transnokoensis
Current Stock Height: 130/140 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$59.99
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.
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Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Camellia Yuletide
Current Stock Height: 25/35 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$29.99
Camellia Yuletide
Current Stock Height: 30/50 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$34.99
10+ @ 33.99 each
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