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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 late winter into spring, it adds elegant seasonal colour to New Zealand gardens. The glossy dark green foliage provides year round structure, making this variety perfect for feature planting, hedging, and brightening semi shaded areas.

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The average plant height is 80cm.
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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:1.50 m
Spread:1.00 m
Flowering time:Spring, Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known as
Sku10892

How to grow Camellia 'Buttons and Bows' in NZ

Camellia 'Buttons and Bows' grows best in part shade with protection from strong winds and hot afternoon sun. It prefers well drained slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter. Before planting, mix compost into the soil to improve structure and moisture retention. Water regularly during establishment and mulch annually to keep the roots cool and maintain consistent moisture levels.

Camellia 'Buttons and Bows' care tips

Camellia 'Buttons and Bows' is easy to care for once established. Feed in spring with a fertiliser designed for camellias and other acid loving plants to promote healthy growth and abundant blooms. Lightly prune after flowering to maintain a tidy shape and encourage bushy growth. Remove spent flowers if desired and maintain a mulch layer to suppress weeds and protect shallow roots.

Camellia 'Buttons and Bows' size, spacing, and growth rate

Camellia 'Buttons and Bows' typically grows to around two to three metres tall and wide, forming a dense rounded shrub. Space plants at least one point five to two metres apart to allow for airflow and full development. Growth is moderate with steady annual extension. Its compact habit makes it ideal for hedging, screening, and structured planting schemes.

Landscaping uses for Camellia 'Buttons and Bows'

Camellia 'Buttons and Bows' is ideal for mixed shrub borders, evergreen hedges, and feature planting in semi shaded areas. Its white blooms edged in pink provide standout winter and spring colour. Use it as a statement shrub near entrances or combine with other camellias and acid loving plants for a layered seasonal display in New Zealand gardens.

Why buy Camellia 'Buttons and Bows' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company is NZ’s most trusted plant nursery, supplying premium quality plants selected for New Zealand conditions. Our Camellia 'Buttons and Bows' plants are grown for strength, health, and reliable flowering performance. We provide expert advice, fast nationwide delivery, and plants backed by horticultural experience. When you purchase from The Plant Company, you are choosing quality plants and trusted service for long term garden success.

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