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Bonanza Camellia (Camellia 'Bonanza') is a vibrant, evergreen shrub treasured by New Zealand gardeners for its profusion of brilliant red, peony-like blooms and its reliable, easy-care nature. This outstanding camellia variety is a top choice for those seeking a compact shrub that delivers year-round interest and lively autumn-to-winter colour. Whether you are creating a low-growing hedge, boosting the elegance of your entryway, or looking for a striking container specimen, Bonanza Camellia adds instant impact to your outdoor space.

Camellia 'Bonanza'

Camellia 'Bonanza' is a spectacular evergreen shrub admired for its large vibrant red blooms that create a stunning winter and spring display in New Zealand gardens. The glossy dark green foliage provides year round structure and contrast, making it ideal for feature planting, hedging, or adding rich seasonal colour to shaded areas.

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  • Suited to regions:
    Subtropical, Temperate
  • Plant type:
    Shrubs
  • Height:
    2.00 m
  • Spread:
    1.50 m
  • Flowering time:
    Spring, Autumn
  • Garden uses:
    Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen
  • Garden styles:
    Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Features and Appeal of Bonanza Camellia

The Bonanza Camellia is renowned for its semi-double, scarlet red flowers, each boasting an attractive golden centre. Flowering from late autumn through winter, this variety adds a pop of colour at a time when most other plants are dormant. Its lush, glossy green foliage remains dense and healthy throughout the seasons, providing a beautiful backdrop to its showy blooms. Reaching about 1.5 to 2 metres high and wide, Bonanza Camellia is well-suited for foundation planting, mixed shrub borders, or container gardening on patios.

Planting and Care Tips

For optimal results, plant Bonanza Camellia in a sheltered location with dappled light or morning sun and protection from harsh afternoon rays and wind. Camellias thrive in slightly acidic, free-draining soil rich in organic matter. Keep the roots cool with a thick mulch and avoid disturbing the root zone. Water regularly in dry spells, especially during the establishment period. As Bonanza Camellia is frost-tolerant and low-maintenance, it fits beautifully into a wide range of New Zealand gardens.

Garden Uses and Companions

Bonanza Camellia’s compact shape and dazzling flowers make it a fantastic choice for hedging around patios, dressing up shaded banks, or framing entranceways. Create a tapestry of camellia colours and forms by mixing Bonanza with other favourite varieties such as Camellia 'Ballet Dancer', Camellia 'Black Lace', Camellia 'Black Tie', Camellia 'Brushfields Yellow', and Camellia 'Buttons and Bows'. These pairings ensure a succession of blooms across the seasons and an intriguing variety of flower shapes and hues in your landscape.

For a diverse, evergreen border, combine Bonanza Camellia with plants such as Rhaphiolepis Apple Blossom (Indian Hawthorne), Sambucus nigra Black Beauty, or Viburnum plicatum 'Lanarth'. Lovers of shade will appreciate pairing Bonanza Camellia alongside Azalea Autumn Monarch (Autumn Monarch Azalea).

Why Choose Bonanza Camellia

Gardeners prize Bonanza Camellia for its extended bloom time, compact habit, and versatility in the landscape. This variety is especially valued for maintaining garden colour through winter when little else is flowering, and its resilience makes it suitable for a range of New Zealand climates and garden conditions. If you’re looking for a camellia that’s as striking as it is straightforward to grow, Bonanza Camellia is a standout selection. Add it to your garden alongside other camellia favourites to create a lush, colourful retreat year after year.


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