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camellia plant

The camellia plant is a stunning addition to any garden, revered for its glossy leaves and breathtaking blooms. Originating from East Asia, camellias offer a variety of flower shapes and colors, making them a versatile choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of elegance. Whether you’re interested in a radiant pink bloom or pure white flowers, there’s a camellia variety that’s perfect for your landscape.

Camellia Early Pearly white flower with a pink blush.

Camellia Early Pearly

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Camellia Early Pearly is a very popular, evergreen shrub that flowers from late autumn through winter. It produces showy, mildly fragrant, semi-double, pure white blooms, contrasting nicely with the glossy, dark green foliage as it grows to about 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide. Camellia Early Pearly is commonly grown as a specimen, clipped into a hedge, added to a mixed planting, used in cottage or 'white' 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: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Autumn, Winter
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White
Camelia sinensis flowers and foliage beside a tea pot.

Camellia sinensis

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Camellia sinensis, commonly known as the Camellia Tea Plant or Tea Shrub, is the variety from which tea is derived. It is an evergreen shrub that produces dainty, single, scented, white flowers with a blush of lemon. It typically reaches 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide. Camellia sinensis is commonly grown as a specimen, clipped into a hedge, added to a mixed planting, used in cottage or 'white' 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: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White
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Camellia Quintessence

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A Camellia 'Little Liane' exquisite, white flower.

Camellia Little Liane

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Camellia sasanqua Sparkling Burgundy

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Camellia With Love

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Camellia Nuccios Pearl

Camellia Nuccios Pearl is an elegant, evergreen shrub that produces exquisite, formal, double blooms that are crisp white and gently blushed with...

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Camellia Curly Lady

Camellia Curly Lady produces masses of double, red flowers from spring through summer. An interesting feature of this Camellia are its curly branches...

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Camellia Paradise Belinda

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Camellia tsaii

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Camellia Elegans Splendor

Camellia Elegans Splendor produces large and showy, double, soft pink blooms from winter through spring. These are highlighted magnificently with the...

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Camellia Volunteer

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Camellia Ecclefield

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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 Koto no Kaori

Camellia Koto no Kaori is an evergreen shrub that produces single, rose-pink blooms with prominent yellow stamens through winter and spring. These...

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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 Exquisite

Camellia Exquisite produces single, light pink blooms with a pale-yellow centre. Masses of the mildly fragrant blooms are produced amidst the glossy...

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Camellia Mark Alan

Camellia Mark Alan is an evergreen shrub that produces large and showy, double, wine-red flowers from winter through spring. These spectacular blooms...

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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 Setsugekka

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

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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 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 Sweet Emily Kate

Camellia Sweet Emily Kate produces showy and scented, double, soft pink flowers. These appear from winter through spring and blend nicely with the...

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Camellia Debutante

Camellia Debutante produces masses of large and showy, double, light pink flowers from spring through summer. The foliage is glossy green and...

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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 Elegans Champagne

Camellia Elegans Champagne produces large and showy, double, white blooms from winter through spring. These spectacular flowers contrast well with...

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Camellia 'Nicky Crisp' beautiful pink flowers.

Camellia Nicky Crisp

Camellia Nicky Crisp is a lovely, evergreen shrub that produces pale pink, semi-double flowers with golden anthers. These spectacular blooms appear...

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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 Water Lily

Camellia Water Lily produces masses of double, bright pink flowers. These appear from winter through spring and blend nicely with the glossy, dark...

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Camellia Mine No Yuki

Camellia Mine No Yuki is an evergreen shrub renowned for its double, white flowers which are mildly fragrant. These are produced through autumn and...

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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 Blush' plant with pink and white flowers against dark green foliage.

Camellia Paradise Blush

Camellia Paradise Blush produces showy, white blooms that are blushed with pink. These spectacular, semi-double flowers are borne in autumn and...

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Camellia Early Pearly

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Growing Conditions for Camellia Plants

Camellia plants thrive in well-drained, acidic soil with partial to full shade. They prefer a sheltered position that protects them from harsh winds and direct afternoon sunlight. To promote healthy growth, consider using fertiliser for acid loving plants during the growing season. Regular watering is crucial, especially during dry spells, but be cautious not to let the roots sit in waterlogged soil.

Popular Varieties of Camellia Plants

Within the vast world of camellia plants, several noteworthy varieties stand out, each bringing unique charm to your garden:

  1. Camellia Yuletide: This festive beauty features bright red blooms that delight during the holiday season.
  2. Camellia Early Pearly: Known for its early spring flowers, this variety offers soft, delicate petals perfect for welcoming warmer weather.
  3. Camellia Sweet Jane: With its striking pink blooms, this camellia draws attention and adds vibrancy to any garden bed.

Other notable varieties include Camellia sasanqua Sparkling Burgundy, Camellia Paradise Belinda, and Camellia Water Lily, each offering something unique for your landscape.

Tips for Caring for Your Camellia Plant

Caring for camellia plants doesn’t have to be complicated. To keep your plants healthy and blooming beautifully, consider the following tips:

For gardeners looking to explore more options, consider varieties like Camellia Curly Lady, Camellia Paradise Blush, and Camellia Bliss to diversify your collection.

Beautiful Blooms for Every Season

With their long blooming season and resilience, camellia plants are a wonderful addition to your garden, providing color and beauty throughout much of the year. As you plan your landscape, consider including varieties like Camellia Midnight for their striking dark hues or Camellia Black Tie for a classic look.

Transform your garden with the elegance of the camellia plant, and watch as they flourish with minimal effort while adding a splash of colour and grace to your outdoor space.


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