camellias - A Selection

Imagine the luxurious blooms of spring flowering Camellias in the height of summer! Now that dream has become a reality with Camellia '1001 Summer Nights' Jasmine

Camellias are always popular for their showy spring blooms and glossy evergreen foliage. This elegant trio certainly won?t disappoint! Their double flowers are borne in profusion, opening from fat, pointed buds in April and May.

An evergreen camellia shrub with loose, peony-form pink flowers.

A seasonal treat

A compact, container-friendly Camellia bearing soft pink flowers with golden stamens plus a sweet perfume. 

Camellia x williamsii 'E.T.R. Carlyon' offers a stunning display of white blossoms in spring, which contrast beautifully with its dark, glossy foliage. The semi-double flowers appear in abundance later in the season, creating a striking effect. This variety is exceptionally hardy, with a bushy, upright growth habit, making it an excellent choice for a garden screen or as a standout specimen shrub in acid soils. It can reach a height of 4m (13?) and a spread of 2.5m (8?). Culinary note: The

Especially dark foliage provides a dramatic backdrop for very dark red, double flowers.

Meet extraordinary Camellia '1001 Summer Nights' Jasmine, a hardy evergreen that redefines flowering. This unique Camellia is aeedingeakthrough, shortlisted for RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year 2021. Unlike its spring-flowering counterparts, '1001 Summer Nights' Jasmine delights with ruffled, rosette blooms continuously throughout the summer, offering an exotic feel to your garden.ed in China by Mr. Gao Jiyin and colleagues with over 50 years of experience, this Camellia thrives in sun

Flowering both early and long, Camellia japonica 'Beauty Blush' makes a rewarding addition to the spring garden. With smaller leaves, flushed with red when young, it has a daintier appearance than other Camellias, underlined by a pretty display of pointed buds that are kissed with pink. As early as February, the buds open into immaculate single white flowers with yellow stamens that continue blooming through to May. The backdrop of evergreen foliage provides interest throughout the year.

Lift gloomy days at the end of the season with Camellia sasanqua 'Autumn Festival' - a multi-coloured autumn to winter flowering camellia. The flowers come in a harmonious palette of cerise-red, soft pinks and white, all highlighted with a boss of golden stamens. The abundant flowers stand out beautifully against a backdrop of luxurious evergreen foliage. This low maintenance, compact shrub will thrive in a container of ericaceous compost or as a specimen shrub planted into a border with acidic

Camellia japonica ?Virginia Franco? is an evergreen shrub with shiny leathery foliage and beautiful medium sized formal double white flowers with pink stripes. They do not require pruning and will happily live in containers. Flowers February-April. Height 150-200cm.

Elevate your spring garden with the captivating Camellia japonica 'Bonomiana'. This shrub boasts extraordinary pink-streaked double flowers that steal the spotlight from mid to late spring, offering a prolonged period of visual delight. Each bloom is a masterpiece, showcasing unique markings that create a varied and eye-catching display. Even when not in bloom, the plant maintains its charm with dense, glossy, evergreen foliage, providing an attractive and low-maintenance screen. Suitable for

This handsome evergreen is a breeding breakthrough! Bred in China by Mr. Gao Jiyin, who has worked with camellia for over 50 years, and his colleagues Mr. Zhao Qiangmin and Mr. Liu Xinkai. Unlike most Camellias, which flower in spring, this extraordinary new variety is at its best from Summer! The ruffled, rosette blooms are borne continuously throughout summer, bringing an exotic feel to the garden. Camellia '1001 Summer Nights' Jasmine is neat and compact, making it ideal for planting in

Camellia japonica 'Matterhorn' is a spectacular variety with pure white, formal flowers held on pendant branches from March to May. This mid to late season camellia usefully bridges the gap between spring and summer and after flowering its glossy, evergreen foliage continues to provide a dramatic foil for showcasing summer flowers. This bushy, compact variety makes a good choice for a patio container. It is also perfect for planting in acid borders making a wonderful focal point that will last

Perfect symmetry and layers of crisply fashioned petals in a luminous creamy-yellow make Camellia ?Golden Anniversary? an exquisite variety.