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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 'Red Red Rose'

Camellia 'Red Red Rose' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its rich red blooms that bring bold colour and elegance to New Zealand gardens. Flowering from late winter into spring, it provides reliable seasonal interest when many plants are still dormant. With glossy green foliage and a tidy growth habit, it is ideal for hedging, screening, or feature planting in both traditional and modern landscapes.

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 '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 'Kramers Supreme'

Camellia 'Kramers Supreme' is a spectacular evergreen shrub admired for its large deep 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 '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 Kramers Beauty

Camellia 'Kramers Beauty' is a standout evergreen shrub known for its rich red, peony style blooms and glossy dark green foliage. It provides vibrant...

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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 '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 '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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Camellia 'Volcano'

Camellia 'Volcano' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its bold red blooms that bring vibrant colour and impact to New Zealand gardens. Flowering...

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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 'Takanini'

Camellia 'Takanini' is a reliable evergreen shrub known for its attractive blooms that bring colour and elegance to New Zealand gardens. Flowering...

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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 Roma Red

Camellia 'Roma Red' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its rich red blooms and glossy green foliage. It delivers bold winter to spring colour in...

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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 'Roger Hall'

Camellia 'Roger Hall' is a beautiful evergreen shrub known for its soft pink blooms that bring elegance and seasonal colour to New Zealand gardens...

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Camellia 'Maroon and Gold'

Camellia 'Maroon and Gold' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its deep maroon red blooms highlighted with golden stamens and glossy dark green...

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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 'Black Magic' red flower.

Camellia Black Magic

Camellia 'Black Magic' is a dramatic evergreen shrub known for its deep red, almost black blooms and glossy green foliage. It delivers striking...

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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 '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 With Love

Camellia 'With Love' is a charming evergreen shrub known for its soft romantic blooms and glossy green foliage. It provides beautiful winter to...

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Camellia Coronation

Camellia 'Coronation' is a classic evergreen shrub known for its large, soft pink blooms and glossy green foliage. It brings elegance and reliable...

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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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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 'Desire'

Camellia 'Desire' is a beautiful evergreen shrub admired for its soft pink blooms delicately edged with deeper rose tones. Flowering from late winter...

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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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Photinia Super Red (Red Robin)

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Camellia 'Paradise Vanessa'

Camellia 'Paradise Vanessa' is a beautiful evergreen shrub that produces soft pink blooms, bringing elegance and seasonal colour to New Zealand...

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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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A Camellia 'Little Liane' exquisite, white flower.

Camellia 'Little Liane'

Camellia 'Little Liane' is a charming evergreen shrub admired for its soft pink blooms and glossy dark green foliage. This compact camellia flowers...

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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 'Red Red Rose'

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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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