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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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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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Japonica. Here's a showy Camellia that will stand out in the winter garden. Large bright red 'peony' blooms put on a beautiful display and sit well against the dark green foliage. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade in acid soil. Evergreen.

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Japonica. Large glowing red blooms that are full, fancy and fragrant. The blooms appear from winter to spring and sit against lush green foliage. Plant in semi-shade in acid soil for best results. Evergreen.

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Delightful soft cream blooms with a frilled centre make a pretty picture on this lovely Camellia. Ideal for a favourite spot in the garden or perhaps try in a container. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade. Japonica, 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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Species. This Camellia has tiny single white blooms that carry a strong fragrance. The foliage is proportionally small in tones of green and bronze. Slightly open growth. Plant to take advantage of the perfume. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Evergreen.

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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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Sasanqua groundcover/weeper. While most camellia sasanquas can be used in a woodland setting, as a specimen plant or even as a privacy screen, this new prostrate form is the first ever that can be used as a ground cover or weeping over walls. Has abundant breath-taking double pink flowers. Evergreen