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Plant Nest

Camellia Assorted

Name: Camellia Assorted
Brand: Plant Nest
SKU: Camellia Assorted - 14cm
Price: 23.95 AUD
Availability: InStock

An elegant evergreen shrub with glossy dark-green leaves and spectacular winter flowers. Perfect for hedging, screening, or feature planting in formal and shaded Melbourne gardens.

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Pot size:

14cm

14cm 25cm

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Quick Facts

Position

Full sun to shade, performs best in semi shade.

Size

Approx. 2-4m H × 1-2m W depending on variety, moderate growth rate.

Water

Moderate, keep soil evenly moist especially during dry periods.

Uses

Hedging, screening, topiary, feature planting, and understorey in shaded gardens.

Description

Camellia Assorted includes a variety of cultivars, typically from two main species. Camellia
japonica and Camellia sasanqua. Both are highly valued for their lush, glossy green foliage and striking winter blooms in shades of white, pink, and red. C. sasanqua varieties tend to flower earlier and tolerate more sun, while C. japonica prefers semi-shade and offers larger, showier blooms. Ideal for formal gardens, screens, and low-maintenance evergreen structure.

Key Features:

Evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and showy blooms from autumn to winter.
Available in a wide range of colours and flower forms including pink, red, and white.
Perfect for hedging, screening, and feature planting in shaded or semi-shaded positions.
Long living and low maintenance once established.
Excellent for topiary, espalier, or containers in formal gardens.

Growing & Care Guide

Soil: Prefers well drained, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter.
Light: Performs best in semi shade; protect from harsh afternoon sun.
Watering: Keep soil moist, particularly in dry or windy weather. Avoid waterlogging.
Fertiliser: Feed in spring and late summer with a balanced camellia or azalea fertiliser.
Maintenance: Lightly prune after flowering to shape and remove spent blooms.
Flowering: Blooms from late autumn through winter, depending on variety.

Landscaping Ideas

Plant Camellias as a formal hedge, screen, or background structure for mixed borders. Combine with Hydrangea, Azalea, or Gardenia for complementary textures and extended seasonal interest. Ideal for shaded courtyards or as feature plants in containers for patios and verandas.

Expert Tip

Mulch well with organic material to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Avoid lime or alkaline soils, which can cause yellowing leaves.

FAQ's

Q: When do Camellias flower in Melbourne?

Most Camellias flower from autumn through winter, depending on the species and variety.

Q: What’s the difference between C. japonica and C. sasanqua?

C. japonica produces larger, more formal blooms but prefers shade; C. sasanqua flowers earlier and tolerates more sun.

Q: Can Camellias grow in pots?

Yes. Choose a large container with well-draining, acidic potting mix, and water regularly.

Why Choose Plant Nest?

At Plant Nest, we make it easy to buy plants online with delivery direct to your door. Every plant is hand-selected for quality, carefully packed, and backed by expert advice so you can grow with confidence.

Plant Nest Camellia Assorted

$29.95

$23.95

On sale