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Roma Red formal red bloom is deliciously red perfectly matched by the deep green of its foliage. This free flowering bush can be clipped to a mound, a hedge or trained up a central leader to make a splendid low maintenance, standard. Prefers partial shade, excellent container plant. 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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Red just doesn't get any better than this! Royal Velvet Camellia produces an abundance of dark velvet red semi-double flowers from winter to spring, also useful as a hedge or screen. It can be "limbed up" to form an attractive, small, evergreen tree or is perfect for use as espalier. Evergreen
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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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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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 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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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.