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camellia japonica red varieties

Camellia japonica red varieties deliver a show-stopping garden display, with bold blooms ranging from rich scarlet to deep crimson. If you’re searching for camellia varieties to add a splash of red to your landscape, you’ll find irresistible options suited to both formal hedging and focal specimen planting in New Zealand. These evergreen shrubs not only provide winter and spring colour, but also thrive in our temperate climate and reward gardeners with glossy foliage all year round. Whether you’re seeking classic single blooms or frilly multi-petaled forms, our selection of camellia japonica red varieties offers something special for every garden style.

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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 'Yuletide'

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Camellia 'Yuletide' is a standout evergreen shrub prized for its bright red single flowers with golden centres that bring vibrant winter colour to New Zealand gardens. Flowering from autumn into winter, it provides valuable seasonal interest when little else is in bloom. With glossy green foliage and a tidy growth habit, it is ideal for hedging, screening, or feature planting in a wide range of landscapes.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.50 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Camellia Roma Red

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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 'Koto no Kaori'

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Camellia 'Exquisite'

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Camellia Volunteer

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Camellia 'Nicky Crisp' beautiful pink flowers.
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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 'Donation'

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Escallonia 'Red Elf' red flowers and glossy, green foliage.
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Escallonia 'Red Elf' is a compact evergreen shrub renowned for its vibrant red flowers and neat rounded growth habit. This attractive variety...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet Red' ground cover with masses of red flowers.
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Buddleia 'Royal Red' dark pink flowers and grey-green foliage.
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Camellia 'Paradise Belinda'

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Camellia sasanqua 'Sparkling Burgundy'

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Camellia 'Kramers Supreme'

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Why Choose Red Camellia Japonica Varieties?

Red camellia japonica varieties are beloved for their vibrant, reliable performance. Their intense colours create a sense of warmth and elegance in shaded borders, woodland gardens, or as striking container plants. These shrubs are highly adaptable—flourishing in acidic, well-drained soil and partial shade. They make excellent hedges, privacy screens, or stand-alone accents when paired with contrasting foliage. Plus, many red camellia japonicas are renowned for their long flowering period, with blooms often lasting from late winter into spring.

Popular Camellia Japonica Red Varieties

If you’re on the hunt for camellia japonica red varieties, consider these standout selections for your New Zealand garden:

Planting and Care for Red Camellia Japonica

Red camellia japonica varieties are relatively low-maintenance yet reward attentive gardeners with exceptional displays. Plant in a spot with filtered sun or dappled shade, avoiding harsh afternoon rays. Preparation is key—choose acidic, humus-rich soil, and mulch annually to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Pruning after flowering helps maintain shape and encourage vigorous new growth.

In regions prone to frosts, shelter your camellias from chilly winds to prevent bud damage. Regular watering through dry spells ensures lush foliage and prolific blooms. Keep an eye out for tea scale insects and deal with any issues early to keep your shrubs healthy.

Designing with Camellia Japonica Red Varieties

Red camellia japonica varieties lend themselves to an array of garden designs. Pair them with white or pink varieties for dynamic colour contrast, use as informal hedges, or let a single shrub shine as a centrepiece in a shaded courtyard. Their versatility and enduring colour make them indispensable in Kiwi gardens.

Explore our full collection of camellia japonica red varieties and discover the ideal red blooms for your landscape. With vibrant options like Camellia Roma Red, Camellia Red Red Rose, Camellia Kramers Beauty, Camellia 'Kramers Supreme', and Camellia 'Crimson King', your garden will enjoy bold, beautiful colour throughout the seasons.


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