double camellia
If you’re searching for an elegant shrub that will bring months of colour and shapely blooms to your New Zealand garden, a double camellia is an excellent choice. Renowned for their lush, layered flowers and glossy green foliage, double camellias add timeless beauty as specimen plants, hedging, or as a feature in shaded spots. Here’s everything you need to know about double camellias, plus some exceptional varieties to consider.
Camellia 'Crimson King'
Camellia 'Crimson King' is a striking evergreen shrub renowned for its rich crimson red blooms that create a bold statement from late winter into spring. The large formal double flowers contrast beautifully with the glossy dark green foliage, providing structure and colour throughout the year. Ideal for New Zealand gardens, this variety offers dependable flowering, elegant form, and lasting appeal whether planted as a feature or as part of a hedge.
From $400.59
Camellia japonica 'Jurys Yellow'
Camellia japonica Jury's Yellow is an evergreen shrub that features showy, double, cream-coloured flowers through winter and spring. These spectacular blooms contrast well with glossy, green foliage as it grows to 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide. Camellia japonica Jury's Yellow is commonly grown as a specimen, clipped into a hedge, added to a mixed planting, used in cottage gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants.
From $343.89
