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susquehanna camellia

The Susquehanna camellia is a stunning evergreen shrub that brings vibrant, long-lasting colour to New Zealand gardens. Known for its striking, peony-shaped blooms in rich rosy-pink hues, the Susquehanna camellia stands out as a superior choice for hedging, feature planting, or adding winter and early spring interest to shaded spots. This camellia is loved by gardeners for its resilience, low maintenance needs, and capacity to thrive in a variety of garden settings. Whether you’re after glossy green foliage year-round, or an abundance of showy blooms, the Susquehanna camellia is a versatile option well-suited to both novice and experienced gardeners.

Camellia 'Sugar and Spice' pink flower.

Camellia Sugar and Spice

Camellia Sugar and Spice features fragrant, semi-double, clear pink flowers through winter and spring. It bears glossy, green leaves as it grows to 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide. Camellia Sugar and Spice is commonly grown as specimen, clipped into a hedge, included in cottage gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, added to a mixed planting, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Camellia Kramers Beauty

Camellia Kramers Beauty produces double, bright red flowers through winter and spring. The showy blooms are complemented beautifully with glossy, dark green foliage as it grows to 3 m tall and 2.5 m wide. Camellia Kramers Beauty is commonly grown as specimen, clipped into a hedge, included in cottage gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, added to a mixed planting, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 2.50 m
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Camellia With Love

Camellia With Love produces showy, double, bright pink flowers with a light fragrance from winter through spring. The foliage is glossy, dark green...

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Camellia Roma Red

Camellia Roma Red features double, red flowers through winter and spring. The showy blooms are complemented beautifully with glossy, dark green...

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Camellia sasanqua 'Sparkling Burgundy'

Camellia sasanqua 'Sparkling Burgundy' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its deep burgundy new foliage and soft pink blooms that add rich...

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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...

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Camellia Early Pearly white flower with a pink blush.

Camellia 'Early Pearly'

Camellia Early Pearly is a very popular, evergreen shrub that flowers from late autumn through winter. It produces showy, mildly fragrant...

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Camellia 'Pure Silk'

Camellia 'Pure Silk' is an elegant evergreen shrub known for its pristine white blooms that bring a clean and refined look to New Zealand gardens...

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Camellia 'Black Magic' red flower.

Camellia Black Magic

Camellia Black Magic produces dark, velvet red, semi-double flowers from spring through early summer. This evergreen produces semi-glossy, green...

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Camellia 'Desire'

Camellia 'Desire' is a beautiful evergreen shrub admired for its soft pink blooms delicately edged with deeper rose tones. Flowering from late winter...

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Camellia 'Spring Festival'

Camellia 'Spring Festival' is a charming evergreen shrub that produces soft pink blooms, bringing colour and freshness to New Zealand gardens...

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Camellia Coronation

Camellia Coronation produces masses of fragrant, semi-double, pure white flowers. These are produced from spring through early summer and are...

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Camellia 'Paradise Pearl'

Camellia 'Paradise Pearl' is an elegant evergreen shrub known for its beautiful soft white to blush toned flowers that bring brightness and...

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Camellia tsaii

Camellia 'Tsaii' is a graceful evergreen shrub known for its delicate blooms and elegant form that bring charm to New Zealand gardens. Flowering from...

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Camellia 'Black Lace'

Camellia 'Black Lace' is a dramatic evergreen shrub admired for its deep velvety red blooms set against glossy dark green foliage. Flowering from...

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Camellia Setsugekka hedge in full flower.

Camellia 'Setsugekka'

Camellia 'Setsugekka' is a sasanqua variety with large, semi-double, white flowers with wavy, fluted petals and a yellow centre. These contrast...

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Camellia 'Buttons and Bows'

Camellia 'Buttons and Bows' is a charming evergreen shrub admired for its formal double white blooms delicately edged in soft pink. Flowering from...

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Camellia 'High Fragrance'

Camellia 'High Fragrance' is a beautiful evergreen shrub admired for its elegant pale pink blooms and delightful fragrance. This refined camellia...

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Camellia 'Nuccio's Pearl'

Camellia 'Nuccio's Pearl' is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its elegant pale pink to white blooms and glossy dark green foliage. This refined...

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Camellia 'Maroon and Gold'

Camellia 'Maroon and Gold' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its deep maroon red blooms highlighted with golden stamens and glossy dark green...

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Camellia 'Apple Blossom'

Camellia 'Apple Blossom' is a charming evergreen shrub admired for its soft pink edged white blooms that resemble delicate apple flowers. Flowering...

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Camellia 'Midnight'

Camellia 'Midnight' is a dramatic evergreen shrub admired for its rich deep red blooms and glossy dark green foliage. This striking camellia flowers...

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Camellia 'Paradise Belinda'

Camellia 'Paradise Belinda' is a stunning evergreen shrub prized for its soft pink blooms that bring colour and elegance to New Zealand gardens...

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Camellia 'Fairy Blush' stunning pink flower against dark green foliage.

Camellia 'Fairy Blush'

Camellia 'Fairy Blush' produces bright pink buds that open into showy, single, lightly fragrant pink flowers. These spectacular blooms contrast well...

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Camellia 'Night Rider'

Camellia 'Night Rider' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its very dark red almost black blooms and glossy dark green foliage. This dramatic...

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Camellia transnokoensis white flowers with a pink blush amidst dark green foliage.

Camellia transnokoensis

Camellia transnokoensis is an evergreen shrub that produces masses of single, white flowers. These appear through winter and spring and contrast...

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Camellia 'Paradise Helen'

Camellia 'Paradise Helen' is a graceful evergreen shrub that produces soft pink blooms, adding elegance and seasonal colour to New Zealand gardens...

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Camellia 'Ariel Song'

Camellia 'Ariel Song' is a graceful evergreen shrub admired for its soft pink semi double blooms and glossy dark green foliage. Flowering from late...

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Camellia 'Nicky Crisp' beautiful pink flowers.

Camellia 'Nicky Crisp'

Camellia 'Nicky Crisp' is a beautiful evergreen shrub admired for its elegant soft pink blooms and glossy dark green foliage. This refined camellia...

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Camellia 'Red Red Rose'

Camellia 'Red Red Rose' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its rich red blooms that bring bold colour and elegance to New Zealand gardens...

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Camellia 'Mark Alan'

Camellia 'Mark Alan' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its elegant rose pink blooms and glossy dark green foliage. This beautiful camellia...

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Camellia Silver Dollar, elegant, double, white flower.

Camellia Silver Dollar

Camellia Silver Dollar is renowned for its beautiful, ruffled, double, pure white flowers. These are produced in autumn and early winter and contrast...

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Camellia Sugar and Spice

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Why Grow the Susquehanna Camellia?

The Susquehanna camellia is prized for its profusion of large, semi-double to peony blooms that appear from late winter into spring, providing essential colour just when your garden needs it most. This camellia thrives in partial shade but is also tolerant of sunnier exposures, as long as the roots remain cool and moist. Mature plants reach up to 2-3 metres tall, making them ideal for use as screening, specimen shrubs, or foundation plantings. Due to its dense, symmetrical growth habit, the Susquehanna camellia also works beautifully in formal gardens.

For those keen to explore different camellia varieties or seeking companion plants, you might enjoy the captivating fragrance and compact form of Camellia Sugar and Spice, or the elegant white-tinged blooms of Camellia sasanqua 'Paradise Diana'.

Planting and Care Tips

Planting your Susquehanna camellia in the right spot is key to a thriving shrub. Choose acidic, free-draining soil and a location sheltered from harsh winds and strong afternoon sun. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, feeding your camellia in late winter with a slow-release, acid-loving plant fertiliser. Regular watering is essential in dry conditions, especially while your camellia establishes. Light pruning after flowering helps maintain a compact, tidy shape and encourages even more abundant blooms next season.

Explore further inspiration by discovering other exceptional camellias, such as the dazzling, deep-pink Camellia Kramers Beauty, the unique shades of Camellia With Love, or the striking red tones of Camellia Roma Red.

Enhance Your Garden With Camellias

Whether you’re creating a vibrant hedge, highlighting a shady corner, or searching for an elegant stand-alone specimen, the Susquehanna camellia promises garden beauty and easy-care performance. Its classic form and prolific blooms make it a standout among camellias. Pair with other camellia varieties for a succession of blooms and continuous garden interest across the seasons. Find out more about New Zealand’s favourite garden shrubs and choose the right camellia for your landscape.


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