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camellia shrub

The camellia shrub is renowned for its year-round glossy foliage and stunning blooms that bring vibrant colour to New Zealand gardens. Favoured for their versatility and elegant charm, camellias make an excellent choice for hedges, feature plants, and shady borders. Whether you are a beginner gardener or a seasoned plant lover, the camellia shrub offers timeless beauty with minimal fuss. This hardy evergreen flourishes in our local conditions, rewarding you each season with an impressive floral display—perfect for brightening up pathways, entryways, or outdoor living spaces.

Camellia 'Early Pearly'

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.

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From $27.95

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

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 late winter into spring, it provides reliable seasonal interest when many plants are still dormant.

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From $199.95

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

Why Choose a Camellia Shrub for Your Garden?

Camellia shrubs stand out for their variety of flower shapes, from delicate singles to lush doubles, in a palette ranging from pure white to deep crimson. These shrubs bloom from late autumn to early spring, providing welcome colour when few other plants are in flower. Their dense growth habit makes them superb for privacy screens or living fences, sheltering your property from wind and noise. Camellias also perform well in containers, making them ideal for patios and urban spaces.

Best Camellia Shrub Varieties for New Zealand

With so many stunning cultivars available, there's a camellia shrub to suit every garden style. Some popular options include:

Camellia 'Early Pearly': This variety is prized for its prolific, pearly-white blooms and strong upright growth. 'Early Pearly' flowers early in the season, offering a crisp, classic look.
Camellia 'Apple Blossom': Featuring charming, soft-pink petals that resemble apple blossoms, this variety is a favourite for borders and low hedges.
Camellia 'Black Tie': With its striking deep-red formal double flowers and compact form, 'Black Tie' is perfect for creating a bold focal point.
Camellia Nuccio's Pearl: This sought-after camellia shrub produces pale pink blooms with a beautiful pearly sheen—ideal for adding elegance to any garden.
Camellia sasanqua 'Paradise Diana': Valued for its early blooming cycle and delicate fragrance, 'Paradise Diana' boasts dazzling semi-double, white and pink edged flowers that attract pollinators.

Planting and Caring for Your Camellia Shrub

Plant your camellia shrub in a sheltered spot with dappled shade or morning sun, and ensure the soil is rich in organic matter, slightly acidic, and well-draining. Mulch annually to help conserve moisture and suppress weeds, and prune after flowering to maintain shape. Feed in spring with a specialist camellia fertiliser to support lush growth and abundant blooms. With minimal maintenance and a wide choice of flower colours, camellias are a rewarding addition to gardens of all sizes.

Discover the Perfect Camellia Shrub

Whether you're searching for a statement feature or a reliable evergreen hedge, the camellia shrub will bring beauty and structure to your landscape. Explore our range—including Camellia 'Early Pearly', Camellia 'Apple Blossom', and Camellia Nuccio's Pearl—and find the ideal camellia to transform your home and garden.

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Why Choose a Camellia Shrub for Your Garden?

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camellia shrub

Camellia 'Early Pearly'

Camellia tsaii

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Why Choose a Camellia Shrub for Your Garden?

Best Camellia Shrub Varieties for New Zealand

Planting and Caring for Your Camellia Shrub

Discover the Perfect Camellia Shrub

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Explore Garden Inspiration

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