ESTABLISHED 1939
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- Camellias
- cultivation
- moving camellias
- Japonicas
- Reticulatas
- Sasanquas
- Species & Hybrids
- Fragrant varieties
- Pot sizes & Prices
- Catalogue
- Japonicas
- Reticulatas
- Sasanquas
- Miniature Blooms
- Fragrant Varieties
- Bloom Types
SINGLE
One layer of petals surrounding prominent central cluster of stamens (in which odd petaloids may appear).
an example
Tama-No-Ura
SEMI-DOUBLE
Two or more layers of petals surrounding usually prominent central cluster of stamens (in which odd petaloids may appear).
an example
Great Eastern
DOUBLE
Large outer petals surrounding distinct central crown, cushion or cluster of bunched petals or petaloids (Waratah form).
an example
Elegans Champagne
INFORMAL DOUBLE
Double bloom comprising several layers of petals mostly twisted, irregular or confused and mostly obscuring stamens.
an example
D. Herzilia De Freitas Magalhaes
FORMAL DOUBLE
Of regular form - many layers of petals arranged symetrically to bud centre. Formal doubles are not suitable for salt laden winds in coastal positions.
an example
Prince Frederick William
Japonica Camellia Catalogue
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FULL SUN Varieties that can be grown in full sun. SEMI-SHADE Varieties requiring semi-shade, no direct sun before 12pm on a winter's day (when flowering). SHADE Varieties that can be grown in shade, but need some sun in summer to form buds. MORNING SUN Varieties able to withstand morning sun in winter. POTS Varieties suitable for growing in pots. COASTAL Varieties whose blooms are sun hardy in coastal areas. FRAGRANT Fragrant varieties. NOTE: Just run your mouse over any term to read what it means. |
Betty Ridley |
| Medium size FORMAL DOUBLE of perfect form. Slightly blue toned pink. Profuse bloomer. Fast, upright growth. Long flowering early April to mid-September. Available pot-sizes: |
Black Lace |
| FORMAL DOUBLE. Dark red flower. Medium growth, compact and upright in habit. Flowering June to September. Available pot-sizes: |
Black Magic |
| SEMI-DOUBLE. Large dark black/red blooms. Fast bushy upright growth. Available pot-sizes: |
Bob Hope |
| Large SEMI-DOUBLE, dark red. Slow, bushy growth. Mid-May to early-September. Can withstand morning sun in winter. Available pot-sizes: |
Brushfield's Yellow |
| Medium size DOUBLE. Pale primrose yellow petaloids surrounded by antique white petals. First flowers may be pink. Medium upright growth. Mid-April to early September. Available pot-sizes: |
Buttons 'N Bows |
| Medium FORMAL DOUBLE. Deep pink on outer petals shading to white in centre. Medium bushy growth. Mid-April to mid-September. Available pot-sizes: |
C.M. Wilson |
| INFORMAL DOUBLE. Large silvery pink blooms. Medium bushy growth. Flowering late May to early September. Available pot-sizes: |
Coral Delight |
| Medium SEMI-DOUBLE (10 cm). Radiant coral pink. Slow upright growth. Early June to mid-September. Available pot-sizes: |
Courtesan |
| SEMI-DOUBLE white with red to pink irregular markings. Medium upright growth. May to September. Available pot-sizes: |
D. Herzilia De Freitas Magalhaes |
| Large INFORMAL DOUBLE. Unusual purple pink colour which may vary with the soil. Fast upright growth. Mid-March to mid-September. Available pot-sizes: |
Dahlohnega |
| Medium FORMAL DOUBLE (7.5cm). White with creamy yellow tinge. Slow bushy growth. Mid-June to mid-September. Available pot-sizes: |
Desire |
| Large FORMAL DOUBLE. White with pink shading, perfectly formed. Medium bushy growth. Mid-April to mid-September. Available pot-sizes: |
Dixie Knight |
| Large INFORMAL DOUBLE. Brilliant deep red. Fast bushy growth. Late May to mid-September. Available pot-sizes: |
Dixie Knight Supreme |
| Large INFORMAL DOUBLE. Brilliant deep red marbled white. Fast bushy growth. Late May to mid-September. Available pot-sizes: |
Drama Girl |
| Very large SEMI-DOUBLE. Deep rose pink. Very fast, upright open growth. Prune to make bushy. Mid-May to mid-September. Available pot-sizes: |
Eastern Morn |
| Very large SEMI-DOUBLE to INFORMAL DOUBLE. Pale peach pink blooms of delicate texture. Medium spreading growth. Mid-May to mid-September. Available pot-sizes: |
Elegans |
| Medium INFORMAL DOUBLE. Rose pink blooms with centre petaloids. Medium spreading growth. Flowering mid-May to mid-September. Available pot-sizes: |
Elegans Champagne |
| Large DOUBLE. White with pale yellow centre petaloids. Needs heavy disbudding. Medium growth. Late May to mid-September. Available pot-sizes: |
Elegans Variegated |
| Medium INFORMAL DOUBLE. Rose pink blooms blotched with white with centre petaloids. Medium spreading growth. Flowering mid-May to mid-September. Available pot-sizes: |
Emperor of Russia |
| Medium INFORMAL DOUBLE. Bright to deep red. Medium upright growth. Late May to mid-September. Can withstand morning sun in winter. Available pot-sizes: |
Emperor of Russia Variegated |
| Medium INFORMAL DOUBLE. Bright to deep red marbled white. Medium upright growth. Late May to mid-September. Can withstand morning sun in winter. Available pot-sizes: |
Grand Marshall |
| Large INFORMAL DOUBLE (11cm). Rich deep red flowers. Medium upright growth. Early June to mid-September. Can withstand morning sun in winter. Available pot-sizes: |
Grand Slam |
| SEMI-DOUBLE to INFORMAL DOUBLE. Glowing deep red. Medium, open upright growth. Flowering late May to mid-September. Can withstand morning sun in winter. Available pot-sizes: |
Great Eastern |
| Large SEMI-DOUBLE. Rose red with occasional white markings at base of petals. Considerable colour variation may occur. Medium upright bushy plant. Early May to mid-September. Can withstand morning sun in winter. Available pot-sizes: |
Happy Holidays |
| Large FORMAL DOUBLE (11cm). Pale pink. Medium upright, bushy growth. An exceptionally early start to flowering, beginning at the same time as C. sasanqua. Mid-March to mid-September. Available pot-sizes: |
Hawaii |
| INFORMAL DOUBLE. Pale pink. Medium to large blooms with fimbriated petals. Pale pink with lighter pink margins. Medium growth and spreading habit. Flowering late May to early September. Available pot-sizes: |
Henry E. Huntington |
| Large SEMI-DOUBLE pink. Vigorous, bushy, upright growth. May to September. Available pot-sizes: |
Julia France |
| Large SEMI-DOUBLE. Light silvery pink with large fluted petals and very large foliage. Fast, upright growth. Early June to mid-September. Available pot-sizes: |
L.T. Dees |
| Large FORMAL DOUBLE (12cm). Stunning dark pink. Medium, upright growth. Mid-June to mid-September. Available pot-sizes: |
Laurie Bray |
| Medium SEMI-DOUBLE. Pale pink colour which intensifies as flower ages. Medium bushy growth. Mid-April to mid-September. Can withstand morning sun in winter. Available pot-sizes: |
Lovelight |
| Large SEMI-DOUBLE. White blooms with broad, rounded and creped petals. Fast upright growth. Mid-April to early September. Available pot-sizes: |
Magnoliiflora |
| Medium SEMI-DOUBLE. Very pale pink with two rows of firm petals. Star-like in appearance. Slow, upright, bushy growth. Mid-May to mid-September. Available pot-sizes: |
Margaret Davis |
| Large INFORMAL DOUBLE. White, with petals and petaloids finely edged deep rose. Medium, upright growth. Mid-April to mid-September. Available pot-sizes: |
Margarete Hertrich |
| Medium FORMAL DOUBLE. White. Medium, upright growth. Mid-May to early September. Available pot-sizes: |
Maroon and Gold |
| INFORMAL DOUBLE with loose form flowers. Deep maroon red with golden stamens. Vigorous, compact, upright growth. Flowering mid-June to mid-September. Available pot-sizes: |
Moshio |
| Medium SEMI-DOUBLE. Glowing bright to deep red. Medium, upright growth. Mid-May to early September. Can withstand morning sun in winter. Available pot-sizes: |
Mrs D.W. Davis Descanso |
| Large DOUBLE. Blush pink. Medium, upright, open growth, with some occasional variegated foliage. Late April to mid-September. Available pot-sizes: |
Nicky Crisp |
| Medium SEMI-DOUBLE (10cm). Enchanting pale pink. Slow, upright, bushy growth. Prolific bloomer. Late May to mid-September. Can withstand morning sun in winter. Available pot-sizes: |
Nuccio's Gem |
| Large FORMAL DOUBLE. White blooms with up to ten tiers of rounded petals. Medium, upright habit. Early June to mid-September. Available pot-sizes: |
Paradise Illumination |
| Large SEMI-DOUBLE. Cerise pink. Medium bushy upright growth. June to September. Can withstand morning sun in winter. Available pot-sizes: |
Peacock |
| SINGLE. Deep red with white streaks, tubular in shape. Medium, slightly weeping habit. Long narrow foliage. Flowering mid-May to early September. Available pot-sizes: |
Polar Bear |
| SEMI-DOUBLE. Creamy white flowers. Medium, bushy growth. Flowering mid-June to mid-September. Available pot-sizes: |
Prince Frederick William |
| Medium FORMAL DOUBLE. Soft pink. Fast, bushy, upright growth. June to September. Available pot-sizes: |
R.L. Wheeler Variegated |
| Large SEMI-DOUBLE to DOUBLE. Rose pink lightly blotched with white. Medium upright growth and large attractive foliage. Early May to mid-September. Can withstand morning sun in winter. Available pot-sizes: |
Red Red Rose |
| Medium size FORMAL DOUBLE with a prominent rose bud centre. Clear bright red. Medium bushy growth. Flowering late June to mid-September. Available pot-sizes: |
Roger Hall |
| Medium sized FORMAL DOUBLE (8cm). Red/burgundy. Medium bushy growth. Mid-May to early September. Available pot-sizes: |
Royal Velvet |
| Large SEMI-DOUBLE (13cm). Dark velvet red. Fast, upright growth. Mid-June to mid-September. Can withstand morning sun in winter. Available pot-sizes: |
Satsuma Kurenai |
| Rose form red flower. Fast, bushy, upright growth. Flowering June to September. Available pot-sizes: |
Silver Waves |
| Large SEMI-DOUBLE (12.5cm). White. Fast, upright growth. Mid-May to mid-September. Available pot-sizes: |
Spanish Dancer |
| INFORMAL DOUBLE. Lavender pink. Vigorous, upright growth. May to September. Can withstand morning sun in winter. Available pot-sizes: |
Tammia |
| FORMAL DOUBLE. Small white bloom shading to pink around the edges. Medium, upright, bushy growth. June to September. Available pot-sizes: |
Waltz Time |
| SEMI-DOUBLE. Clear mid-pink with intricate deeper pink veining. Medium bushy growth. Flowering late May to mid-September. Available pot-sizes: |
White Nun |
| Large SEMI-DOUBLE. Purest white with broad, rounded petals. Pairs well with C. Guilio Nuccio. Medium, upright, bushy growth. Mid-May to mid-September. Available pot-sizes: |
Wildfire |
| Medium SEMI-DOUBLE. Glowing orange red. Medium upright growth. Early May to early September. Available pot-sizes: |
Wynne Rayner |
| Medium SEMI-DOUBLE to DOUBLE. Pink with lavender tinge. Fast upright growth. Early April to mid-September. Can withstand morning sun in winter. Available pot-sizes: |
