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Camellia 'Dr Burnside'

Camellia 'Dr Burnside' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its large, vibrant red blooms that appear from late winter into spring. The bold flowers contrast beautifully with glossy dark green foliage, providing year round structure and strong seasonal colour. Well suited to New Zealand gardens, this reliable and vigorous variety makes an impressive feature plant or flowering hedge for both formal and modern landscapes.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:2.50 m
Spread:2.00 m
Flowering time:Spring, Winter
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known as
Sku10916

How to grow Camellia 'Dr Burnside' in NZ

Camellia 'Dr Burnside' thrives in a sheltered position with morning sun or light shade. Plant in free draining, slightly acidic soil enriched with compost to encourage healthy root development. Avoid heavy soils that remain wet during winter and protect from strong winds. In cooler regions of NZ, provide frost protection while plants are young. Water regularly during establishment and apply mulch to maintain consistent soil moisture.

Camellia 'Dr Burnside' care tips

Camellia 'Dr Burnside' is relatively easy to care for once established. Keep the soil evenly moist during dry periods but avoid waterlogged conditions. Feed in early spring with a camellia fertiliser to promote strong growth and abundant flowering. Light pruning after flowering will help maintain a neat shape and encourage bushy growth. Remove spent blooms and damaged branches promptly, and refresh mulch annually to support healthy roots.

Camellia 'Dr Burnside' size, spacing, and growth rate

Camellia 'Dr Burnside' typically grows to around 3 metres tall and 2 metres wide in NZ conditions. It forms an upright, bushy shrub that can be shaped for hedging or maintained as a feature plant. Space plants approximately 1.5 to 2 metres apart to allow for airflow and mature development. The growth rate is moderate, with steady annual growth when planted in suitable soil and given regular feeding.

Landscaping uses for Camellia 'Dr Burnside'

Camellia 'Dr Burnside' is ideal for bold hedges, privacy screens, or dramatic feature planting in garden beds. The vibrant red blooms add depth and richness to formal and traditional landscapes and contrast beautifully with lighter flowering shrubs. It works well near entrances and along boundaries where strong colour is desired. This variety also performs well in larger gardens as a standout specimen.

Why buy Camellia 'Dr Burnside' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company is NZ’s most trusted plant nursery, supplying premium quality camellias grown for local conditions. When you purchase Camellia 'Dr Burnside' from The Plant Company, you receive a healthy, well established plant ready to thrive in your garden. Our team provides expert advice, careful packaging, and reliable nationwide delivery, giving you confidence and excellent value with every purchase.

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