camellia varieties nz
Camellia varieties NZ gardeners love offer year-round beauty, reliable structure, and a burst of colour just when the garden needs it most. Whether you’re creating a privacy hedge, a stunning feature plant, or simply filling a shady spot with elegant blooms, camellias have an unbeatable charm. In New Zealand, camellias thrive in our temperate climate, bringing lush, evergreen foliage and a wide range of flower forms and colours to gardens both large and small. From the robust Camellia sasanqua types that flower early in the season to the showstopping blooms of japonica and hybrid varieties, there’s a camellia to suit every taste and site. Read on for expert advice on selecting the best camellia varieties NZ has to offer, along with handy planting tips for healthy, long-lived shrubs.
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 with the glossy, dark green leaves as it grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide. Camellia 'Setsugekka' 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.
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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 colour to New Zealand gardens. Flowering in autumn and early winter, it provides valuable seasonal interest when many plants are slowing down. Its upright habit and dense growth make it ideal for hedging, screening, or feature planting in modern and traditional landscapes.
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