common camellia
The common camellia is an iconic evergreen shrub prized in New Zealand gardens for its lush, glossy foliage and spectacular blooms that brighten up even the dullest winter days. Known botanically as Camellia japonica, the common camellia offers a striking display of flowers in shades of white, pink, and red from late winter through early spring. These hardy shrubs are celebrated for their easy-care nature, resilience to pruning, and versatility, finding a home in both traditional and modern landscaping schemes. Whether you’re searching for a showy flowering specimen, a formal hedge, or reliable evergreen structure, the common camellia is a standout choice for gardeners at any skill level.
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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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.
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