small white camellia
Searching for a small white camellia to brighten your garden? You’re not alone. Compact white-flowered camellias are a favourite among New Zealand gardeners for their versatility, elegant blooms, and year-round evergreen foliage. Whether you desire a low-maintenance shrub, a subtle hedge, or a standout feature plant, a small white camellia offers both charm and practical benefits in smaller gardens, courtyards, and containers. Let’s explore what makes these varieties so appealing and get tips for growing your own.
Camellia 'Little Liane'
Camellia 'Little Liane' is a charming evergreen shrub admired for its soft pink blooms and glossy dark green foliage. This compact camellia flowers through winter and early spring and brings colour to New Zealand gardens when many plants are dormant. The delicate flowers stand out beautifully against the rich foliage and create a graceful seasonal display. Camellia 'Little Liane' is perfect for gardeners wanting a smaller camellia with classic appeal.
From $27.95
Camellia transnokoensis
Camellia transnokoensis is an evergreen shrub that produces masses of single, white flowers. These appear through winter and spring and contrast beautifully with the glossy, green foliage as it grows to 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide. Camellia transnokoensis 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.
From $32.95
