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Curious about camellia scent? You're not alone. Gardeners across New Zealand are captivated by camellias for their lush blooms and evergreen foliage, but not all camellias offer the same delightful fragrance. While most camellia varieties are famed for their stunning appearance, only select types boast a truly memorable scent. If you're searching for uniquely fragrant camellias, you're in the right place—discover how to bring sweet camellia scent into your garden and which varieties to choose.

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Camellia 'High Fragrance'

Camellia 'High Fragrance' is a beautiful evergreen shrub admired for its elegant pale pink blooms and delightful fragrance. This refined camellia flowers through the cooler months and brings colour and perfume 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 '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 camellia is also valued for its light fragrance which adds another dimension to the garden.

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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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Magnolia 'Heaven Scent'

Magnolia 'Heaven Scent' is an elegant deciduous tree prized for its fragrant spring flowers and attractive upright form. The large blooms appear on...

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Camellia Blizzard

Camellia 'Blizzard' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its large pure white blooms and glossy green foliage. It delivers elegant winter to...

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Camellia 'Pure Silk'

Camellia 'Pure Silk' is an elegant evergreen shrub known for its pristine white blooms that bring a clean and refined look to New Zealand gardens...

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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 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 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 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 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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Camellia 'Paradise Helen'

Camellia 'Paradise Helen' is a graceful evergreen shrub that produces soft pink blooms, adding elegance and seasonal colour to New Zealand gardens...

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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 '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 '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 '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 'Paradise Pearl'

Camellia 'Paradise Pearl' is an elegant evergreen shrub known for its beautiful soft white to blush toned flowers that bring brightness and...

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

Camellia 'Paradise Blush' is a beautiful evergreen shrub that produces soft blush pink flowers, adding gentle colour and elegance to New Zealand...

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Camellia 'Water Lily'

Camellia 'Water Lily' is an elegant evergreen shrub admired for its soft pink layered blooms that resemble a water lily. It brings refined colour to...

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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 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 'Fairy Blush' stunning pink flower against dark green foliage.
Camellia 'Fairy Blush'

Camellia 'Fairy Blush' produces bright pink buds that open into showy, single, lightly fragrant pink flowers. These spectacular blooms contrast well...

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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 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 '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 '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 '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 'Spring Festival'

Camellia 'Spring Festival' is a charming evergreen shrub that produces soft pink blooms, bringing colour and freshness to New Zealand gardens...

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Callistemon citrinus (Red Bottlebrush) shrub covered in elegant, red flowers.
Callistemon citrinus (Lemon Scented Bottlebrush)

Callistemon citrinus (Crimson Bottlebrush) is a classic Australian shrub widely loved in New Zealand for its brilliant crimson red flower spikes and...

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Camellia 'Brushfields Yellow'

Camellia 'Brushfields Yellow' is a highly sought after evergreen shrub admired for its creamy white outer petals surrounding a soft yellow petaloid...

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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 '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 '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 'High Fragrance'

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What Does Camellia Scent Smell Like?

Many people expect all camellias to be fragrant, but the truth is camellia scent can range from subtle to surprisingly intense. While standard camellia japonica and camellia sasanqua types are typically unscented or have a very faint aroma, certain varieties stand out for their sweet, fresh, and sometimes citrusy or tea-like fragrance. The most fragrant camellias often have lighter or more delicate flowers—a real treat when planted near entrances, patios, or pathways.

Best Fragrant Camellia Varieties

If you're searching specifically for camellia scent, a few garden favourites stand out for their perfume:

Discover these and more in our range of carefully selected camellia shrubs, each offering unique beauty and scent for your landscape.

How to Maximise Camellia Scent in Your Garden

To make the most of your camellia scent, plant fragrant varieties where you’ll enjoy them up close. Consider positioning Camellia 'High Fragrance' or Camellia 'Koto no Kaori' near seating areas, pathways, or entryways. Mild, sheltered spots amplify the scent, especially on calm, sunny days when the air is warm. Be sure to water regularly and mulch well, as healthy plants tend to produce the richest fragrance.

Plants with a Similar Fragrance

While fragrant camellias are special, you may want to extend the sensory experience with other perfumed plants. Magnolia Heaven Scent (Magnolia soulangeana Heaven Scent) is well known for its stunning spring blooms and breathtaking, spicy scent—making it an ideal companion.

Choosing the Right Camellia

Not all camellias are created equal when it comes to scent. For those seeking beauty without fragrance, options like Camellia Pure Silk offer classic, elegant blooms—perfect for mixed shrub borders or hedging.

Whether you're designing a fragrant entranceway or creating a sensory sanctuary, camellia scent adds a magical touch. Explore our collection for the best fragrant camellia varieties to inspire your garden dreams.

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