types of white camellias
White camellias are cherished in New Zealand gardens for their classic beauty, versatility, and ability to illuminate shady spots throughout winter and early spring. With so many captivating varieties available, it's easy to find the perfect camellia to suit hedges, specimen planting, or woodland borders. This page explores the different types of white camellias, highlighting distinct forms and recommended cultivars renowned for their stunning blooms and reliable performance in Kiwi conditions.
Camellia 'Early Pearly'
Camellia Early Pearly is a very popular, evergreen shrub that flowers from late autumn through winter. It produces showy, mildly fragrant, semi-double, pure white blooms, contrasting nicely with the glossy, dark green foliage as it grows to about 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide. Camellia Early Pearly 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.
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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 nicely with the glossy, dark green leaves as it grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide. Camellia 'Setsugekka' 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.
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