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 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 $37.73

Camellia 'Slimline Avalanche' is an elegant evergreen shrub known for its pure white blooms and narrow upright growth. It delivers bright winter to spring colour in New Zealand gardens while fitting neatly into tighter spaces. This reliable variety is ideal for hedging, screening, or feature planting. Its slim form and consistent flowering make it a popular choice for adding structure, privacy, and refined seasonal beauty.
From $33.68
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