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camellia rose bush

The camellia rose bush is a stunning evergreen shrub loved by gardeners across New Zealand for its glossy foliage and magnificent roselike blooms. With their long flowering season, camellias add dazzling colour and charm to your garden while offering an easy-care, low-maintenance solution for hedges, screening, or feature planting. Whether you're seeking classic whites, blushing pinks or rich reds, the camellia rose bush family has a wide range of varieties to suit all spaces and styles.

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Camellia 'Desire'

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Camellia 'Desire' is a beautiful evergreen shrub admired for its soft pink blooms delicately edged with deeper rose tones. Flowering from late winter into spring, it adds elegant colour and charm to New Zealand gardens when little else is in bloom.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
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: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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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 flowers through winter and early spring and brings vibrant colour to New Zealand gardens when many plants are dormant.

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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 '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...

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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 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 'Donation'

Camellia 'Donation' is a superb evergreen shrub admired for its large soft pink blooms with golden centres that appear from late winter into spring...

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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 Volunteer

Camellia 'Volunteer' is a stunning evergreen shrub known for its large, soft pink blooms and glossy green foliage. It provides elegant winter to...

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Camellia 'Exquisite'

Camellia 'Exquisite' is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its elegant pink blooms and glossy dark green foliage. This refined camellia flowers...

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Camellia 'Paradise Belinda'

Camellia 'Paradise Belinda' is a stunning evergreen shrub prized for its soft pink blooms that bring colour and elegance to New Zealand gardens...

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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 '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 tsaii

Camellia 'Tsaii' is a graceful evergreen shrub known for its delicate blooms and elegant form that bring charm to New Zealand gardens. Flowering from...

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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 '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 '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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Camellia sasanqua 'Sparkling Burgundy'

Camellia sasanqua 'Sparkling Burgundy' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its deep burgundy new foliage and soft pink blooms that add rich...

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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 '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 'Yuletide'

Camellia 'Yuletide' is a standout evergreen shrub prized for its bright red single flowers with golden centres that bring vibrant winter colour to...

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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 '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 'Sugar and Spice' pink flower.
Camellia Sugar and Spice

Camellia 'Sugar and Spice' is a beautiful evergreen shrub known for its soft pink flowers and glossy dark green foliage. It brings elegance and...

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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 '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 '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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Teucrium fruticans (Bush Germander)

Teucrium fruticans (Bush Germander) is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its attractive silvery foliage and soft blue flowers that appear through...

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Rose Anniversary

Rose Anniversary is an award winning, Floribunda shrub rose that features masses of showy, soft-pink flowers. The amazing blooms emerge in spring and...

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Rose Simplicity Violet Serenity

“Violet Serenity” is a magnificent small, shrub rose owing to its colourful display of bright pink flowers. The showy blooms are borne as clusters...

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Rose Flower Carpet Gold

Rose Flower Carpet Gold is a popular ground cover rose that features masses of showy, yellow flowers. Flowering begins in spring and will continue...

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Rose Flower Carpet Pink

Rose Flower Carpet Pink features large trusses of semi-double, pink flowers. Flowering begins in spring and continues until autumn provided the spent...

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Rose White Romance

“White Romance” is a very popular shrub rose that features masses pure white flowers. The showy blooms emerge in spring and continue until autumn...

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Why Choose a Camellia Rose Bush?

Renowned for their versatility and resilience, camellia rose bushes thrive in New Zealand's diverse climates. They perform beautifully in both sun and part shade, preferring well-drained, slightly acidic soils. The luxuriant flowers bloom in late winter to spring when few other plants are flowering, bringing vital colour to the cooler months. Not only do their roselike blooms provide spectacular visual interest, but the compact, bushy growth of camellia rose bushes also provides year-round structure in your garden.

Best Camellia Rose Bush Varieties

When selecting the perfect camellia rose bush for your garden, consider your preferred flower colour and form. For soft, petal-packed blooms, Camellia 'Desire' is a top choice, featuring delicate pink outer petals with a creamy white centre. If you love dramatic, deep shades, Camellia Red Red Rose boasts classic full red flowers that resemble a true rose in both form and intensity.

Gardeners seeking vibrant magenta tones might gravitate towards Camellia 'Debbie', known for its large, semi-double blooms and outstanding performance as a hedge or specimen shrub. If your heart is set on vivid scarlet, Camellia Roma Red is another standout variety, beloved for its bold, formal double flowers. And for something unique, Camellia Mark Alan offers eye-catching ruffled flowers and a long blooming season.

Growing and Caring for Camellia Rose Bushes

Caring for your camellia rose bush is simple with the right approach. Choose a spot sheltered from harsh wind and mid-afternoon sun, ideally with morning light and dappled shade. Prepare the planting area with compost and mulch well to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Water young plants regularly through dry spells and feed annually with a camellia-specific fertiliser after flowering. Prune lightly to shape your camellia rose bush after the main flush of blooms, removing any dead wood or unwanted growth.

Uses for Camellia Rose Bushes in the New Zealand Garden

A camellia rose bush is a flexible addition to any landscape. Plant in rows for an evergreen hedge, use as a lush privacy screen, or showcase a specimen in your garden bed or container. Camellias also pair beautifully with azaleas, rhododendrons, and ferns for a classic woodland effect. Their long-lasting flowers can even be cut for indoor arrangements, adding a touch of elegance to your home.

Find Your Ideal Camellia Rose Bush

Browse our handpicked selection of premium camellia varieties, including Camellia 'Desire', Camellia Mark Alan, Camellia Roma Red, Camellia Red Red Rose, and Camellia 'Debbie'. With expert advice and quality plants, it's easy to make the camellia rose bush a stand-out feature in your garden for years to come.

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