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camellia williamsii

Camellia williamsii is one of the most sought-after camellia varieties in New Zealand gardens, prized for its remarkable versatility, exquisite blooms, and ease of care. This hybrid species, developed from the cross between Camellia japonica and Camellia saluenensis, is renowned for its ability to thrive in our temperate climate. Whether you’re looking to create a vibrant hedge, add structure to a mixed border, or brighten up a shady spot, camellia williamsii fits the bill beautifully. Garden enthusiasts love the camellia williamsii for its long flowering season, typically spanning from late autumn through spring, and its impressive resistance to petal blight and other common camellia diseases.

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 m tall and 1.5 m wide. Camellia Sugar and Spice is commonly grown as specimen, clipped into a hedge, included in cottage gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, added to a mixed planting, 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, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Camellia Kramers Beauty

Camellia Kramers Beauty produces double, bright red flowers through winter and spring. The showy blooms are complemented beautifully with glossy, dark green foliage as it grows to 3 m tall and 2.5 m wide. Camellia Kramers Beauty is commonly grown as specimen, clipped into a hedge, included in cottage gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, added to a mixed planting, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 2.50 m
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Camellia 'Black Magic' red flower.

Camellia Black Magic

Camellia Black Magic produces dark, velvet red, semi-double flowers from spring through early summer. This evergreen produces semi-glossy, green...

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Camellia Spring Festival

Camellia Spring Festival produces showy, semi-double, shell pink flowers. These appear from winter through spring and are complemented with glossy...

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Camellia Pure Silk

Camellia Pure Silk produces fragrant and showy, white blooms that are edged with soft pink. These spectacular flowers are borne through autumn and...

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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 Paradise Belinda

Camellia Paradise Belinda is a lovely, evergreen shrub that produces pretty, single, dark pink flowers. The glossy, dark green foliage provides a...

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Camellia With Love

Camellia With Love produces showy, double, bright pink flowers with a light fragrance from winter through spring. The foliage is glossy, dark green...

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Camellia Paradise Helen

Camellia Paradise Helen produces masses of showy, double, white blooms which are mildly fragrant, and contrast nicely with the glossy, dark green...

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Camellia Roma Red

Camellia Roma Red features double, red flowers through winter and spring. The showy blooms are complemented beautifully with glossy, dark green...

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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 sasanqua Sparkling Burgundy

Camellia sasanqua Sparkling Burgundy is a popular evergreen shrub that produces showy, double, hot pink flowers. These appear from winter through...

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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 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 Night Rider

Camellia 'Night Rider' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its very dark red almost black blooms and glossy dark green foliage. This dramatic...

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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 tsaii

Camellia Tsaii is an evergreen shrub that produces masses of single, white, fragrant flowers. These contrast well with the glossy, green foliage as...

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Camellia 'Apple Blossom'

Camellia 'Apple Blossom' is a charming evergreen shrub admired for its soft pink edged white blooms that resemble delicate apple flowers. Flowering...

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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 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 'Buttons and Bows'

Camellia 'Buttons and Bows' is a charming evergreen shrub admired for its formal double white blooms delicately edged in soft pink. Flowering from...

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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 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 '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 '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 '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 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 '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 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 '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 'Ballet Dancer'

Camellia 'Ballet Dancer' is a refined evergreen shrub admired for its elegant soft pink blooms and glossy dark green foliage. Flowering from late...

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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...

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Camellia Sugar and Spice

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Why Choose Camellia Williamsii for Your Garden?

If you’re searching for a hardy, evergreen shrub that delivers on both looks and performance, camellia williamsii is a top contender. Its glossy, deep-green foliage forms a lush backdrop for a stunning display of flowers in shades of pink, red, and white. Because camellia williamsii cultivars bloom over a more extended period, they bring colour to the garden when many other plants are dormant. Their upright, bushy habit makes them excellent for hedging, screening, or as specimen plants. Known for tolerating light frosts and bouncing back after pruning, camellia williamsii is also ideal for beginner gardeners aiming for hassle-free success.

Top Camellia Williamsii Varieties

One of the great joys of growing camellia williamsii is the sheer variety of stunning cultivars available. If you’re keen to explore other camellias with similar attributes, consider planting Camellia Sugar and Spice, which dazzles with its delicate, fragrant pink blooms, or Camellia Spring Festival, celebrated for its light pink, semi-double flowers that appear in dense clusters. For splashier options, Camellia Kramers Beauty delivers velvety deep pink blossoms, and Camellia Pure Silk offers pure white blooms with a touch of elegance. For gardeners seeking something bold, Camellia Black Magic features dramatic, dark red flowers that add depth to any landscape.

Tips for Growing Camellia Williamsii

To get the best from your camellia williamsii, choose a spot with well-drained, slightly acidic soil and some morning sun or dappled shade. These plants excel in sheltered positions where they’re protected from strong winds and hot afternoon sun. Keep the roots cool with mulch and water consistently, especially while the flower buds are forming. Camellia williamsii generally requires little pruning, but a light trim after flowering will help maintain a tidy shape and encourage bushier growth. Feed with a fertiliser formulated for acid-loving plants to ensure robust health and prolific flowering.

Bring Camellia Williamsii to Your NZ Garden

With its dazzling range of colours, robust nature, and year-round evergreen appeal, camellia williamsii is an excellent choice for any New Zealand garden. Explore our outstanding selection of camellia varieties, including Camellia Sugar and Spice, Camellia Kramers Beauty, Camellia Black Magic, Camellia Spring Festival, and Camellia Pure Silk to find the perfect camellia williamsii for your landscape. With just a little care, these camellias will reward you with years of enchanting beauty.


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