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best red camellia

Are you searching for the best red camellia to bring standout colour and elegance to your garden? Camellias are exceptionally popular in New Zealand gardens, prized for their lush foliage and vibrant flowers that brighten borders, driveways, and shaded corners. The best red camellia varieties offer not only striking red blooms but also robust growth and adaptability across climates. Whether you want a feature shrub, flowering hedge, or cut flowers for your home, there is a red camellia that will meet your needs perfectly.

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Camellia 'Kramers Supreme'

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Camellia 'Kramers Supreme' is a spectacular evergreen shrub admired for its large deep red blooms and glossy dark green foliage. This outstanding camellia flowers through winter and early spring and brings rich colour to New Zealand gardens when many plants are dormant. The bold flowers create a dramatic display against the lush foliage. Camellia 'Kramers Supreme' is perfect for gardeners wanting a classic camellia with strong visual impact.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Patios, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Camellia Red Red Rose

Camellia Red Red Rose produces beautiful, double, bright red flowers. These spectacular blooms appear from winter through spring and blend nicely with the glossy, dark green foliage as it grows to 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide. Camellia Red Red Rose is commonly grown as specimen, clipped into a hedge, added to a mixed planting, used in cottage gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Camellia Red Red Rose

Camellia Red Red Rose produces beautiful, double, bright red flowers. These spectacular blooms appear from winter through spring and blend nicely...

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Camellia 'Crimson King'

Camellia 'Crimson King' is a striking evergreen shrub renowned for its rich crimson red blooms that create a bold statement from late winter into...

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Camellia Kramers Beauty

Camellia Kramers Beauty produces double, bright red flowers through winter and spring. The showy blooms are complemented beautifully with glossy...

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Camellia Les Jury

Camellia 'Les Jury' is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its large deep pink to red blooms and glossy dark green foliage. This outstanding...

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Azalea 'Mrs Kint Red'

Azalea 'Mrs Kint Red' is a vibrant evergreen azalea admired for its rich red flowers that appear in abundance during spring. The bold blooms sit...

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Camellia Takanini

Camellia Takanini produces magnificent, double, rich red flowers from winter through spring with a tight, frilly centre. The glossy, dark green...

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Camellia Yuletide

Camellia Yuletide produces showy, single, bright red flowers from winter through spring. The flowers have a centre of prominent, golden stamens. The...

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Camellia Midnight

Camellia 'Midnight' is a dramatic evergreen shrub admired for its rich deep red blooms and glossy dark green foliage. This striking camellia flowers...

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Camellia Roger Hall

Camellia Roger Hall produces impressive, double, red flowers through winter and spring. The blooms blend perfectly with the glossy, dark green...

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Camellia Night Rider

Camellia 'Night Rider' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its very dark red almost black blooms and glossy dark green foliage. This dramatic...

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Camellia 'Curly Lady'

Camellia 'Curly Lady' is a unique evergreen shrub admired for its beautifully shaped pink blooms with distinctive twisted petals. Flowering from late...

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Camellia 'Black Tie'

Camellia 'Black Tie' is a sophisticated evergreen shrub admired for its large formal deep red blooms and glossy dark green foliage. Flowering from...

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Camellia Mark Alan

Camellia 'Mark Alan' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its elegant rose pink blooms and glossy dark green foliage. This beautiful camellia...

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Camellia 'Black Lace'

Camellia 'Black Lace' is a dramatic evergreen shrub admired for its deep velvety red blooms set against glossy dark green foliage. Flowering from...

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Magnolia Red As Red (Red As Red Magnolia)

Magnolia Red as Red bears masses of large and showy, dark red flowers through late winter and early spring. The flowers are borne on the naked stems...

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Camellia Volcano

Camellia Volcano produces masses of ruffled, bright red flowers. These appear from winter through spring and are complemented with glossy, dark green...

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Photinia Super Red (Red Robin)

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Lagerstroemia 'Best Red'

Lagerstroemia ‘Best Red’ is a standout crepe myrtle prized for its intense red summer flowers and strong upright tree form. Flowering through the...

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Pelargonium Two in One Dark Red (Red Pelargonium)

Pelargonium Two In One Dark Red is a variety of Geranium grown for its clusters of dark red flowers. The showy flowers are borne through spring and...

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Grevillea Red Clusters (Red Clusters Grevillea)

Grevillea Red Clusters is a fast-growing shrub renowned for its striking flowers and great foliage. Showy clusters of red, spider-like flowers are...

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Camellia 'Black Magic' red flower.

Camellia Black Magic

Camellia Black Magic produces dark, velvet red, semi-double flowers from spring through early summer. This evergreen produces semi-glossy, green...

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Camellia 'Koto no Kaori'

Camellia 'Koto no Kaori' is a beautiful evergreen shrub admired for its delicate pale pink flowers and glossy dark green foliage. This elegant...

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Camellia Nuccio's Pearl

Camellia 'Nuccio's Pearl' is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its elegant pale pink to white blooms and glossy dark green foliage. This refined...

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Camellia Paradise Belinda

Camellia Paradise Belinda is a lovely, evergreen shrub that produces pretty, single, dark pink flowers. The glossy, dark green foliage provides a...

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Leucothoe axillaris Curly Red

Leucothoe axillaris Curly Red, commonly known as Dog Hobble, is a beautiful shrub which is grown of its colourful and curly foliage. New foliage is...

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Camellia Water Lily

Camellia Water Lily produces masses of double, bright pink flowers. These appear from winter through spring and blend nicely with the glossy, dark...

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Camellia 'Sugar and Spice' pink flower.

Camellia Sugar and Spice

Camellia Sugar and Spice features fragrant, semi-double, clear pink flowers through winter and spring. It bears glossy, green leaves as it grows to 2...

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Camellia Early Pearly white flower with a pink blush.

Camellia 'Early Pearly'

Camellia Early Pearly is a very popular, evergreen shrub that flowers from late autumn through winter. It produces showy, mildly fragrant...

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Camellia sasanqua Sparkling Burgundy

Camellia sasanqua Sparkling Burgundy is a popular evergreen shrub that produces showy, double, hot pink flowers. These appear from winter through...

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Camellia sasanqua 'Paradise Diana' bright pink flower.

Camellia sasanqua 'Paradise Diana'

Camellia sasanqua 'Paradise Diana' is a beautiful evergreen shrub admired for its soft pink semi double blooms and glossy green foliage. Flowering...

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Camellia 'Kramers Supreme'

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Top Picks for the Best Red Camellia Varieties

When choosing the best red camellia, consider flower size, bloom time, and plant habit. Here are some outstanding choices widely celebrated for their performance and beauty:

Camellia Roma Red

Camellia Roma Red is a classic favourite among New Zealand gardeners. Known for its striking, deep red formal double blossoms, this variety produces an abundance of vibrant flowers from winter into spring. The glossy evergreen foliage and tidy habit make it perfect for hedging, borders, or as a specimen shrub. Its easy-care nature and resistance to pests ensure reliable, long-lasting display.

Camellia 'Kramers Supreme'

Another contender for the best red camellia is Camellia 'Kramers Supreme'. This camellia is cherished for its large, peony-like blooms in a rich crimson-red hue. The luxurious scent adds something special to any planting, and the upright growth habit is ideal for screening or as a statement piece near entrances and patios.

Camellia Red Red Rose

Camellia Red Red Rose delivers an intense, true red flower that really commands attention in the garden. Its upright, compact form is excellent for smaller spaces or container plantings. The generous bloom period ensures months of colour, making it an excellent investment for continual beauty with minimal effort.

Camellia 'Crimson King'

If you’re looking for a camellia with regal charm, Camellia 'Crimson King' is a prime choice. Its semi-double, dark crimson flowers provide a lush, dramatic effect in shady garden positions. This variety is also noted for its vigorous growth and ability to thrive in a variety of soils, making it a reliable option for home gardeners.

Camellia Kramers Beauty

For those drawn to large, rose-like blooms, Camellia Kramers Beauty is a top-rated selection. The vivid, vibrant red flowers stand out against deep green leaves, creating year-round interest and a luxurious garden feel.

Tips for Growing the Best Red Camellia

To get the most from your camellias, plant them in a well-drained, slightly acidic soil with protection from harsh afternoon sun. Regular mulching helps retain soil moisture and keeps roots cool. Light pruning after flowering encourages lush new growth and better blooms next season.

Add a Show-Stopping Red Camellia to Your Garden

Choosing the best red camellia ensures your garden stands out with season-long colour, excellent structure, and reliable performance. Browse our selection of outstanding red camellia varieties and bring home a spectacular shrub that will reward you for years to come.


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