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camellia hybrid

Camellia hybrids have become a favourite among New Zealand gardeners looking for show-stopping blooms and year-round structure in their landscapes. These remarkable shrubs bring together the best traits from various camellia species—combining the robust performance of Camellia sasanqua with the classic, large flowers of Camellia japonica. Whether you’re seeking exquisite floral displays, glossy evergreen foliage, or reliable hedging options, a camellia hybrid makes a versatile addition to Kiwi gardens.

Camellia Cinnamon Cindy beautiful white-pink flowers adorned with glossy green foliage.

Camellia 'Cinnamon Cindy'

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Camellia Cinnamon Cindy is a hybrid variety that features semi-double flowers, which are white with pink tinges. The flowers are produced prolifically through spring and early summer, providing elegance to the glossy, green foliage as it grows to 1.5 m tall and 1 m wide. Camellia Cinnamon Cindy is commonly grown as a 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. It is also well-suited to being maintained in a container.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock, White
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Camellia With Love

Camellia With Love produces showy, double, bright pink flowers with a light fragrance from winter through spring. The foliage is glossy, dark green, and quite appealing in its own right as it grows to 2 m tall and 1.2 m wide. Camellia With Love 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: 1.20 m
Flowering time: Spring, Autumn
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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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...

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 Roma Red

Camellia Roma Red features double, red flowers through winter and spring. The showy blooms are complemented beautifully with glossy, dark green...

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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 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 Paradise Helen

Camellia Paradise Helen produces masses of showy, double, white blooms which are mildly fragrant, and contrast nicely with the glossy, dark green...

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Camellia Paradise Vanessa

Camellia Paradise Vanessa produces large and showy, white flowers which are flushed with pink. The flowers are borne through autumn and winter and...

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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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Camellia Paradise Pearl

Camellia Paradise Pearl is renowned for its large and showy, double flowers. The mildly fragrant, white flowers tinged with purple are borne from...

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Camellia transnokoensis white flowers with a pink blush amidst dark green foliage.

Camellia transnokoensis

Camellia transnokoensis is an evergreen shrub that produces masses of single, white flowers. These appear through winter and spring and contrast...

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Camellia 'Ariel Song'

Camellia 'Ariel Song' is a graceful evergreen shrub admired for its soft pink semi double blooms and glossy dark green foliage. Flowering from late...

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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 'Ballet Dancer'

Camellia 'Ballet Dancer' is a refined evergreen shrub admired for its elegant soft pink blooms and glossy dark green foliage. Flowering from late...

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Camellia Coronation

Camellia Coronation produces masses of fragrant, semi-double, pure white flowers. These are produced from spring through early summer and are...

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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 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 'Buttons and Bows'

Camellia 'Buttons and Bows' is a charming evergreen shrub admired for its formal double white blooms delicately edged in soft pink. Flowering from...

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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 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 Mine No Yuki

Camellia 'Mine No Yuki' is a beautiful evergreen shrub valued for its masses of pure white flowers and glossy dark green foliage. This elegant...

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Camellia Spring Festival

Camellia Spring Festival produces showy, semi-double, shell pink flowers. These appear from winter through spring and are complemented with glossy...

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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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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 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 Setsugekka hedge in full flower.

Camellia Setsugekka

Camellia 'Setsugekka' is a sasanqua variety with large, semi-double, white flowers with wavy, fluted petals and a yellow centre. These contrast...

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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 '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 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 tsaii

Camellia Tsaii is an evergreen shrub that produces masses of single, white, fragrant flowers. These contrast well with the glossy, green foliage as...

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Camellia 'Nicky Crisp' beautiful pink flowers.

Camellia Nicky Crisp

Camellia 'Nicky Crisp' is a beautiful evergreen shrub admired for its elegant soft pink blooms and glossy dark green foliage. This refined camellia...

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Camellia 'Cinnamon Cindy'

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Why Choose a Camellia Hybrid for Your Garden

Camellia hybrids are highly valued for their adaptability and profuse flowering. Many hybrids bloom earlier and longer than their species cousins, extending colour in your garden from autumn through early spring. Their improved pest and disease resistance means less maintenance and healthier shrubs over time. With hybrids, you’ll enjoy an incredible range of flower forms—from the delicate, semi-double blushes of Camellia 'Cinnamon Cindy' to the deep, romantic hues of Camellia Roma Red.

Top Camellia Hybrid Varieties to Grow in New Zealand

Selecting the right camellia hybrid can transform shady corners or provide privacy screening while delivering beautiful blooms. Some standout varieties include:

Planting and Caring for Your Camellia Hybrid

Camellia hybrids thrive in well-drained, acidic soils and prefer a sheltered spot with dappled sun or morning light. Water regularly during dry spells and mulch around the base to keep roots cool. Prune hybrids after flowering to preserve their graceful form and encourage a heavier display next season. Thanks to their hardy nature, camellia hybrids are suitable for low-maintenance borders, lush hedges, or as specimen plants in smaller urban gardens.

Camellia Hybrid Inspiration and Uses

A well-chosen camellia hybrid is a garden investment that pays off year after year. Use them as evergreen screens, vibrant hedge plants, or statement shrubs near patios and entrances. Mix different hybrids, such as the showy Camellia Kramers Beauty or the delicate Camellia Sugar and Spice, to prolong the flowering season and add textural interest.

For more inspiration and to discover camellia hybrids that will thrive in your area, explore our full range of camellia shrubs and select the perfect fit for your New Zealand garden.


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