camellias - A Selection

Not much is happening in the garden in February, so this early flowering, exquisitely bi-coloured Camellia comes as a real treat.

A delightful addition to brighten the quieter days of late autumn, Camellia sasanqua 'Strawberry Swirl' begins to unveil its stunning pink blooms from late October, continuing through November and December, when most other plants have finished flowering. The delicate, single flowers are a beautiful mix of strawberry pink and white, with a striking golden centre. Their glossy, evergreen foliage creates a dark backdrop that accentuates the flowers' vivid colours. This variety makes an attractive

Camellias are a highlight of the spring garden delivering a luxuriant display of flowers from as early as February. These evergreen beauties are prized for their large blooms and eye-catching colours that stand out beautifully against a backdrop of lustrous, dark green foliage.

A beautiful surprise to brighten up late autumn days, Camellia sasanqua 'Strawberry Swirl' begins to show its exquisite pink flowers from late October, continuing through November and December when little else is happening in the garden.

Large, carmine-red blooms with contrasting golden stamens create an explosion of spring colour! Each flower measures up to 15cm diameter making a head-turning focal point.

Camellia japonica ?Winter Perfume Pink? is a charming shrub that brings a touch of beauty to the grey days of late winter and early spring. Its compact size makes it ideal for large containers, allowing you to enjoy its delicate blooms indoors even on the coldest days. The soft pink single flowers, with their informal petals, surround a cluster of golden stamens, creating a striking contrast. Place it near a doorway, and as the weather warms, step outside to savor its sweet fragrance. The

Showstopping evergreen shrub flowering from October to January with a profusion of lightly fragrant, semi-double, cerise-pink blooms studded with bright golden stamens.

?Blooming Wonder Pink? is an eye-catching Camellia that blooms from April until June. It produces masses of double, baby pink flowers, that contrast beautifully against its mounds of glossy, evergreen foliage. Ideal for planting in a border, woodland or patio pot, your Camellia could easily make the perfect stand-alone specimen shrub and create a show stopping focal point. Plant in dappled shade and watch it thrive to a height of 2m, along with a spread of 1.5m.

This elegant Camellia, blooms from March until June and generates rare, white to pink flowers. Each bloom delicately decorates its fresh green foliage and instantly creates a striking focal point. Ideal for growing in woodland gardens and patio pots, be sure to position in semi shade where it can flourish to a height and spread of 120cm.

Camellia japonica Black Lace is a striking evergreen shrub that adds drama to the winter garden with its dark, glossy foliage and deep red, double flowers. Blooming from January to March, it brings vibrant colour to the grey winter months, while its year-round foliage provides lasting structure and interest even after the flowers have faded. This versatile plant is perfect as a feature specimen in woodland gardens, in a patio container, or as a dense hedge or screen in acidic soils. Winner of

One of the most popular varieties of camellia, whose winning attributes have been recognised with an RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Camellia 'Blooming Wonder Pink' bears a profusion of perfectly formed, rose pink double blooms, which open from fat, pointed buds in April and May.

An exquisite variety, the pristine white flowers of Camellia japonica 'Centifolia Alba' look heavenly against the dramatic dark green foil of evergreen foliage. The double flowers are breathtaking in their perfection and are guaranteed to lift spirits through their late winter to early spring blooming period.  This beautiful Camellia makes a spectacular specimen shrub for mixed borders, large containers and woodland areas. Camellia japonica 'Centifolia Alba' requires an acid soil but can be

From late winter onwards, elegant white flowers with a central cluster of golden stamens create a stunning display. Camellia japonica 'Silver Anniversary' has loose, peony-like blooms that sparkle like snowflakes against a backdrop of glossy, dark green foliage. This attractive variety grows into a medium-sized evergreen shrub with a bushy upright habit. A lovely specimen plant for a shaded border or woodland garden, and the ideal gift for a silver wedding anniversary! Height and spread: 250 cm