growing camellias
Camellias are treasured in New Zealand gardens for their glossy evergreen foliage and stunning blooms, making them perfect for adding colour and elegance to outdoor spaces. If you’re interested in growing camellias, you’ll find they offer versatility as hedges, specimen shrubs, or even container plants. Their flowers—ranging from delicate whites to deep reds and pinks—appear from autumn through spring, providing months of vibrant colour when many other plants are dormant. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or new to the world of camellias, understanding how to cultivate these lovelies can help you create a garden that thrives, even during the cooler months.
Camellia sasanqua 'Paradise Diana'
Camellia sasanqua 'Paradise Diana' is a beautiful evergreen shrub admired for its soft pink semi double blooms and glossy green foliage. Flowering from autumn into early winter, it provides valuable colour in New Zealand gardens when many plants are fading.
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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 late winter into spring, it delivers dramatic colour and elegance to New Zealand gardens when brightness is most appreciated.
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