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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 'Black Magic' red flower.

Camellia Black Magic

Camellia 'Black Magic' is a dramatic evergreen shrub known for its deep red, almost black blooms and glossy green foliage. It delivers striking winter to spring colour in New Zealand gardens and creates a bold focal point. This hardy variety is ideal for hedging, screening, or feature planting.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.50 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening, Topiary
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Camellia Kramers Beauty

Camellia 'Kramers Beauty' is a standout evergreen shrub known for its rich red, peony style blooms and glossy dark green foliage. It provides vibrant winter to spring colour in New Zealand gardens and creates a strong visual impact. This reliable variety is ideal for hedging, screening, or feature planting.

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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, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Camellia 'Donation'

Camellia 'Donation' is a superb evergreen shrub admired for its large soft pink blooms with golden centres that appear from late winter into spring...

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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 With Love

Camellia 'With Love' is a charming evergreen shrub known for its soft romantic blooms and glossy green foliage. It provides beautiful winter to...

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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 '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 Blizzard

Camellia 'Blizzard' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its large pure white blooms and glossy green foliage. It delivers elegant winter to...

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Camellia Slimline Avalanche

Camellia 'Slimline Avalanche' is an elegant evergreen shrub known for its pure white blooms and narrow upright growth. It delivers bright winter to...

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Camellia Roma Red

Camellia 'Roma Red' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its rich red blooms and glossy green foliage. It delivers bold winter to spring colour in...

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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 'Exquisite'

Camellia 'Exquisite' is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its elegant pink blooms and glossy dark green foliage. This refined camellia flowers...

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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 Silver Dollar, elegant, double, white flower.
Camellia Silver Dollar

Camellia 'Silver Dollar' is an elegant evergreen shrub known for its pristine white flowers and glossy green foliage. It brings timeless beauty to...

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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 '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 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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A Camellia 'Little Liane' exquisite, white flower.
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...

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Camellia 'Koto no Kaori'

Camellia 'Koto no Kaori' is a beautiful evergreen shrub admired for its delicate pale pink flowers and glossy dark green foliage. This elegant...

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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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