camellias - A Selection

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

A compact, pyramidal form

An autumn/winter flowering Camellia with perfumed white flowers appearing from late October to December.

Camellias are striking evergreen shrubs loved for their showy spring blooms and glossy evergreen foliage.

Camellia japonica 'Volunteer' is a very showy, large-flowered, double camellia with two-tone pink and white flowers that shift in colour intensity as they age. Plump buds open in mid to late winter revealing soft pink flowers frosted with white petal edges. As the flowers mature, the colour intensifies into a deeper rose-pink contrasting even more strongly with the white margins. Dark, glossy foliage cloaks this upright, evergreen shrub making a handsome specimen plant that provides year-round

From late winter to early spring, Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Gem' bears exquisite pure white, double flowers, reaching up to 10cm in diameter, which sparkle against dark, evergreen foliage. This medium-height variety forms a bushy upright shrub that makes a choice focal specimen for shady borders with acidic soil or as a patio feature grown in a large container. RHS Award of Garden Merit. Height and Spread: 2.5-4m (8.2-13ft).Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size

Thriving in the dappled shade of a woodland-style border or nestled in a large container in a shaded patio corner, Camellia sasanqua 'White' offers a subtle and elegant presence throughout the summer, complementing brighter bedding plants with its glossy, evergreen foliage. However, as the garden fades in autumn, this charming shrub surprises with its stunning floral display. From late autumn into winter, it produces an abundance of pure white flowers, smaller than those of spring-flowering

An award-winning williamsii hybrid, Camellia ?Waterhouse? is notably vigorous, free blooming and extremely hardy, tolerating some of the harshest conditions.

An upright evergreen camellia shrub with dark green foliage and pale pink, doubl

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

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

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

Camellia ?Mary Williams? is a compact variety with impressive, large blooms, making it an ideal choice for a large patio container or as a striking feature in a shrub border with acidic soil. Its delicate rose-pink petals encircle vibrant lemon-yellow anthers, creating perfectly shaped flowers that contrast beautifully with the glossy, dark green leaves. Camellias provide year-round structure and privacy with their dense evergreen foliage, along with a stunning floral display in late winter to

This popular variety is prized for its showy display of ruffled pink blooms. Camellia x williamsii 'Debbie' is particularly free-flowering, producing an abundant display in late spring. This tough and reliable cultivar copes well with a cold north-facing position; its flowers are rarely being spoiled by late frosts. The glossy, dark foliage is evergreen, delivering colour and structure to the garden throughout the year. Over time, this Camellia will form a large, magnificent shrub. A superb

Accent your spring garden with the striking and unusual pink-streaked double flowers of Camellia japonica 'Bonomiana?. Blooming from mid to late spring, you can enjoy bloom after bloom, each with their own unique markings.