Camellia
Camellia
Description
Evergreen flowering shrubs with glossy foliage and flowers ranging from white to deep red, blooming autumn through spring.
Taxonomy
Family
Theaceae
Genus
Camellia
Cultivars
141
Adorable
Adorable is a camellia cultivar. A stunning little Camellia with double, bright pink flowers that begin to appear in late winter, early spring. Requires fertile soil that is slightly acidic, moist but free-draining.

Alfons
Hybrid. A reticulata with an open, upright habit, with very large, vibrant red flowers. Semi-double peony form, with glossy dark foliage. Makes a great specimen shrub, with dark glossy foliage. Can also be hedged. Spring flowering. Part shade or sun. Flower colour: Red. Habit: Shrub Tall. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Alpen Glo
Hybrid. Clusters of tight buds open to reveal tiny, blush pink, single flowers which adorn this delightful little Camellia from late winter to spring. Prefers a semi-shaded position and acid soil. Will do well in a container. Evergreen. Flower colour: Pink / White. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Anticipation
Hybrid. This Jury hybrid from NZ has an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. It is a real show off with large double blooms of bright rose pink. Good strong grower with large glossy green leaves. Happiest in morning sun or part shade and acid soil. Flower colour: Pink. Habit: Shrub Tall. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Apple Blossom
Sasanqua. A simple, sweet, easy to grow Camellia that is ideal for screens and hedging. The flowers are single and white with a strong blush of pink. Flowers from early autumn onwards. Nice dark green foliage that clips well. Plant in semi-shade with acid soil for best results. Evergreen. Flower colour: White / Pink. Habit: Shrub Tall. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Ariels Song
Hybrid. Strong growing bushy shrub with mid-green small long leaves on layered graceful arching branchlets. Through spring the bush is profusely covered with tiny, single white flowers. Lovely as a dainty specimen or hedge. Evergreen. Flower colour: White. Habit: Shrub Tall. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Avalanche
This new variety has a medium, dense, weeping habit and is graced with medium, semi-double creamy white flowers. Great for a container specimen. Happiest with morning sun or part shade. Flower colour: Cream. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Baby Bear
Hybrid Miniature. If you want a really cute little Camellia to grow in a container or a hanging basket then it would be hard to go past 'Baby Bear'. The tiny semi-double flowers are pale pink blushed white and combine well with the dainty foliage. Flowers July to September. Slow growing. Flower colour: Pink / White. Habit: Shrub Dwarf. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Baby Pearl
This is a delightful compact Camellia with small formal double flowers that are white blushed with pink. Very pretty. Would make an excellent container plant. Japonica, evergreen. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shaded position. Flower colour: White. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Ballet Dancer
Ballet Dancer is a camellia cultivar. It has soft pink, peony-form flowers that emerge in early spring and last right through winter. A compact, vigorous evergreen suited to in full sun or part shade.

Ballet Queen
Hybrid. Large coral pink, full, 'peony' blooms with a frilly tutu of petals in the centre will brighten up the garden from winter through to spring. Nice upright habit. Plant in morning sun or semi-shade in acid soil. Flower colour: Pink / Pink. Habit: Shrub Tall. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Black Lace
Hybrid. A very formal looking Camellia with dark red, large, double blooms. The petals have a silvery sheen with a small narrow black edge. Quite special. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade and acid soil. Flower colour: Red. Habit: Shrub Tall. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Black Magic
Hybrid. Once in bloom this delicious Camellia will definitely have you in its Black Magic spell. The semi-double blooms of black-red are stunning! Fast growing with an open spreading habit and attractively serrated foliage. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade and acid soil. Flower colour: Red / Black. Habit: Shrub Tall. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Black Tie
Japonica. An oldie but a goody. Beautiful, formal, double blooms of deepest red make this a highly desirable Camellia. Flowers late winter to spring, quite a compact shrubby habit. Happiest in semi-shade and acid soil. Flower colour: Red. Habit: Shrub Tall. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Blizzard
Camellia ‘Blizzard’ is a selection of Camellia with a upright habit. It brings ornamental flower interest in white shades, especially in autumn/winter. Best performance comes with ordinary garden care; it is hardy.

Bob Hope
Japonica. Like it's name-sake 'Bob Hope' is a real star. Large showy, deep red, semi-double blooms are highlighted with bright yellow stamens. Lustrous dark green foliage. Flowers July to September. Happiest in semi-shade and acid soil. Flower colour: Red. Habit: Shrub Tall. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Bobs Tinsie
Bobs Tinsie is a camellia cultivar. C. Bobs Tinsie has miniature, brilliant red, anemone-form flowers.

Brushfields Yellow
Japonica. The antique white outer petals gracefully surround the ruffled inner petals of light, creamy primrose yellow in the anemone form blooms. Neat and tidy growth habit and very eye catching. Happiest in semi-shade where the flowers won't 'burn' in the sun. Flower colour: White / Cream. Habit: Shrub Tall. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Buttons n Bows
Hybrid. This is a really lovely little Camellia with perfectly shaped, formal double flowers. The outer petals are a deep pink shading to almost white on the inner petals. These are attractively curved and fluted. A strong compact grower. Perfect for a pot. Plant in semi-shade. Flower colour: Pink. Habit: Shrub Tall. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Cinnamon Cindy
Hybrid. This is a delightful little Camellia with semi-double flowers that are white with pink tinges on the petal edges and backs. In full bloom the overall effect is very soft and pretty. An added bonus of fragrance makes this a definite must have. Strong upright growth habit. Flower colour: Pink / White. Habit: Shrub Tall. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.