camellia bloom time
Wondering when your camellia will burst into delightful colour? Understanding camellia bloom time is key to planning a vibrant, low-maintenance garden. Camellias are prized in New Zealand gardens for their rich, glossy foliage and breathtaking flowers, but their bloom time can vary based on the species and variety. With camellias offering a succession of blooms from early spring right through to winter, you can enjoy their elegant flowers for much of the year. On this page, we'll explain the typical camellia bloom time, factors influencing flowering, and highlight some favourite camellia varieties with links for further exploration.
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 late winter into spring, it delivers dramatic colour and elegance to New Zealand gardens when brightness is most appreciated.
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Camellia 'Setsugekka'
Camellia 'Setsugekka' is a sasanqua variety with large, semi-double, white flowers with wavy, fluted petals and a yellow centre. These contrast nicely with the glossy, dark green leaves as it grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide.
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