Millais Nurseries
Camellias
Evergreen shrubs with dark glossy leaves and pretty formal flowers in whites, creams, pinks and reds.
We grow a small range to complement our Rhododendrons, and they like similar soil conditions. Camellias have a much stronger and deeper root system, but some varieties can be prone to frost damage during the winter.
Camellia japonica or Camellia x williamsii?
There are more flower colour, size and shape options with the Camellia japonica’s.
Camellia Japonica’s will put up with a slightly colder temperature in the winter but love a long warm summer to help set flower buds. Camellia x williamsii do better in a slightly cooler summer garden and don’t require as much direct sunlight to help with flower bud set. It does pay to make sure that all their roots are well protected from frosts. A good mulch of leaf mould in the autumn is always really beneficial.
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Camellia japonica 'Adolphe Audusson' AGM
(H4) Beautiful large red semi-double flowers in March-April. Tough reliable flowering in mid-season. Good glossy foliage on a plant of open upright habit. Height 150cm in 10 years.
M. Adolphe Audusson, France, 1910
£25.95
Camellia sasanqua 'Versicolor'
(H4) Lightly scented, lavender edged white flowers with soft pink in between, in Autumn/Winter. Requires a sheltered sunny site. Height 200-300cm in 10 years.
£29.95
Camellia x williamsii 'Donation' AGM
Donation is orchid pink, semi-double with deeper veining. Medium, slightly open, upright growth. Very free flowering over a long period in March. Height 125-150cm in 10 years.
£25.95
Camellia 'Black Lace' AGM
(H5) Fully double rich red flowers long lasting in spring. A very hardy reticulata x williamsii hybrid that performs well even at low temperatures throughout Europe. Height 125-150cm in 10 years. Best in moist acid soils.
C. xwilliamsii 'Donation x C. reticulata 'Dataphong'. L. W. Ruffin, Mississippi, USA, 1971
Camellia hiemalis 'Chansonette'
(H5) Strong, brilliant pink, double flowers in Autumn/Winter. Fast growing, open and spreading evergreen shrub. Width 175-200cm in 10 years, around 100cm in height.
Camellia japonica 'Adolphe Audusson' AGM
(H4) Beautiful large red semi-double flowers in March-April. Tough reliable flowering in mid-season. Good glossy foliage on a plant of open upright habit. Height 150cm in 10 years.
M. Adolphe Audusson, France, 1910
Camellia japonica 'Black Magic'
Image owned and supplied by Jeremy Wilson, Strete Gate Camellias
(H5) Glossy deep red flowers, which vary from semi-double to a rose-form double. with wavy petals in Spring. One of the red Camellia varieties noted for the darkness of the flowers, which can be almost black in appearance. However, when grown in the UK, the flower colour is not as intense as it appears to be in warmer climates. Glossy...
Camellia japonica 'Brushfields Yellow'
(H5) Anemone-form flowers, around 8-10cm, with white petals surrounding a central mass of primrose-yellow petaloid stamens in Spring. Dark green glossy leaves on a variety with a upright, bushy habit of moderate vigour.
Sometimes mistakenly classified as 'yellow' camellias, but petal colour defines the flower colour.
Keith Brushfield, Australia, 1970
Camellia japonica 'C.M.Hovey' AGM
(H5) Bright rose-pink, formal double flowers to 10cm wide in spring, with a few white streaks on the inner petals. A strong-growing shrub of compact habit. Height 200-400cm in 10 years.
Massachusetts, USA, 1850.
Camellia japonica 'Coquetti' AGM
(H5) Formal double, pinky-red flowers in the Spring. Upright, vigorous growth with reddish stems especially on new growth. Prefers north or west facing site. 125-150cm in 10 years.
M. Tourres, France, 1839.
Camellia japonica 'Dr King'
(H5) Large semi double rosy red flowers with prominent yellow stamens in the centre. Long flowering in Spring. Strong growing upright habit with dark green glossy leaves. Height 125-150cm in 10 years. Best in moist acid soils.
Camellia japonica 'Dr Tinsley' AGM
(H5) Semi-double, pink flowers with a lighter centre in the Spring. Upright and compact medium sized shrub. Prefers a north or west facing site. Height 150-175cm in 10 years.
Camellia japonica 'Guilio Nuccio' AGM
Very large (up to 15cm) semi-double, rich deep coral pink flowers, April. Very floriferous; the blooms are smaller on small plants, but as the plant matures the wonderful velvety flowers become outstandingly lush and large. Vigorous upright habit, with weeping foliage. Winner of many international awards, and considered by many as one of the finest forms of Camellia japonicas raised. Height 140-150cm...
Camellia japonica 'Jupiter' AGM
(H5) Large semi-double rose-red flowers 9cm across with prominent yellow stamens in the centre. Spring flowering. A large vigourous shrub of upright habit. Height 175-200cm in 10 years.
Camellia japonica 'King's Ransom'
Image owned by and supplied by Strete Gate Camellias
(H5) Pale to mid-pink peony form flowers, which deepen in colour as they age, appear in Spring. Vigorous, compact and upright growth. Prefers semi shade in moist acid soil. Height 175-200cm in 10 years. Can be pruned to required size/shape in Spring after flowering.
Magnolia Gardens, South Carolina, USA, 1942.
Camellia japonica 'Konronkoku' (Black Prince) AGM
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(H5) Dark red rose-form double, almost wax-like flowers appear in the late Spring.Vigorous and upright growth. Prefers semi shade in moist acid soil. Can be pruned to required size/shape in Spring after flowering. Approximate height and width 175-200cm in 10 years.
Camellia japonica 'Kramers Supreme' AGM
(H5) Bright red, large peony form, slightly scented flowers up to 12.5cm across, in the Spring. A strong and vigourous plant. Prefers a north or west facing site. Height 175-200cm in 10 years.
Kramer Bros. Nurseries, California, USA, 1957.
Camellia japonica 'Lady Campbell'
(H5) Double, rose-form red flowers to 10cm across in Spring. A vigorous, compact and upright, bushy shrub of medium size.
Best grown in partial or dappled shade, in a sheltered position away from morning and hot afternoon sun and damaging strong/cold winds. Height 125-150cm in 10 years
Camellia japonica 'Margaret Davies' AGM
(H5) Creamy white, ruffled double flowers, 8-10cm, edged raspberry red in the Spring. Compact open growth. Prefers a sheltered, semi-shaded site. Height 175-200cm in 10 years.
A. M. Davies, Australia, 1963.
Camellia japonica 'Moshe Dayan'
(H5) Creamy white double flowers with yellow stamens flowering in March, and contrasting with deep glossy foliage on a bushy upright growing plant. Grows in sun or light shade. Height 125-150cm in 10 years. Best in moist acid soils.
Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Cameo' AGM
(H4) Coral pink, medium to large double flowers, 10-11cm. Mid to late season flowering during April. A hardy japonica hybrid with compact, upright growth. Height 150cm in 10 years.
Nuccio's Nurseries, California, 1983
Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Jewel' AGM
(H5) White peony form flowers, that are flushed orchid pink towards the edges. Semi-double, with long flowering season. Rich green foliage on a compact plant, ideal for smaller gardens. Height 125-150cm in 10 years. Best in moist acid soils.
Nuccio's Nurseries, California, USA, 1978
Camellia japonica 'Saturnia'
(H5) Magnificient deep red flowers early spring, March-April. Semi double flowers with a few paler stamens and petaloids. This japonica variety is tough with deep green glossy leaves, with an open, upright habit. Height 125-150cm in 10 years. Best in moist acid soils, in a sunny or lightly shaded position. Also good in containers .
Magnolia Gardens, South Carolina, USA, 1942.
Camellia japonica 'Silver Anniversary' AGM
Large, semi-double white flowers with irregular petals intermixed with golden stamens. March-April flowering. Vigorous, compact, upright growth. Height 125-150cm in 10 years. This variety requires a sheltered garden and is best grown in the milder parts of the country.
Nuccio's Nurseries, California, USA, 1960.
Camellia japonica 'Splendens Carlyon'
(H5) Deep pink, large semi-double flowers in Spring. Bushy, upright habit. Height 150-175cm in 10 years
Camellia japonica 'Swan Lake'
White semi double peony type flowers in March/April. Vigorous, compact upright plant with dark green glossy foliage. Needs shelter and part shade, avoid east facing locations. Height 150cm in 10 years.
Camellia japonica 'Volunteer'
(H5) Strawberry pink anemone shaped flowers 8cm across, 4cm deep, edged white. A large flowered japonica hybrid, early to late in season. Slow growing with upright bushy habit, ideal for the smaller garden, either in pots or soil. Height 125-150cm in 10 years. Requires moist acid compost.
Raised by specialist breeder Mark Jury, New Zealand 2003
Camellia japonica R.L. Wheeler AGM
(H5) Rose-pink, large, semi-double to peony form flowers, up to 15cm across. Outer petals are broad, surrounding a centre that is quite tightly packed. Upright bush, May flowering. Height 125-150cm in 10 years. Requires moist acid soils.
Camellia Nuccio's Gem AGM
Image owned and supplied by Jeremy Wilson, Strete Gate Camellias
(H5) White formal double flowers up to 10cm across in Spring. A compact shrub with a columnar upright habit. Requires a sheltered position away from cold, dry winds and early morning sun as buds and flowers may be damaged by cold winds and late frosts. Requires moist well-drained acid soil. Height 150-175cm in 10 years.
Camellia oleifera hyb 'Winter's Interlude'
(H4) Pink, semi-double, anemone-form flowers appear in the Autumn. Upright habit and vigorous growth. Broadly ovate dark green leaves with finely serrated edges. Will tolerate a sheltered position in full sun. Ideal aspect, west-facing. Requires moist acid soil. Height 200-250cm in 10 years. Can be pruned to maintain size/shape required. Suitable for training up a wall or trellis.
Camellia oleifera hyb 'Winter's Toughie'
Image owned by and supplied by Strete Gate Camellias
(H5) Lavender pink, slightly scented, semi double flowers with fluted petals. Late Autumn/Winter flowering. Avoid full sun. Prefers semi-shade in a sheltered positon and moist acid soil. Suitable for training up a wall or trellis. Can be lightly pruned after flowering. Height and spread 175-200cm in 10 years.
C.oleifera Plain Jane x C.sasanqua...
Camellia sasanqua 'Alba'
(H5) Simple white seven lobed flowers with prominent yellow stamens in the centre. This sansanqua variety flowers in autumn, and is best grown in a warm sunny position to encourage flowering. Prune to shape in early spring. Height 125-150cm in 10 years. Best is moist acid soils.
Camellia sasanqua 'Cleopatra'
(H4) Semi-double, scented, rose pink flowers, 6-7.5cm, in Autumn/Winter. Forming a compact, bushy shrub. Height 125-150cm in 10 years.
K. Sawada, Alabama, USA, 1934. Imported from Japan c.1929.
Camellia sasanqua 'Crimson King' AGM
(H4) Deep crimson, semi double, fragrant flowers, up to 12cm across in Autumn/Winter. A medium-sized evergreen shrub of open and spreading habit. 150-200cm in 10 years.
Originally from Japan. The original Japanese name is lost, the present and wisely accepted name was first recorded in England in 1937 by Wada.
Camellia sasanqua 'Kanjiro'
(H5) Lightly scented, large deep cerise pink semi-double flowers, with lighter shading in the centre and at the base of the petals in late autumn & winter. Dense dark green foliage, on a plant with a strong upright habit. Requires shelter from cold winds and early morning sun during the winter. Requires moist well drained acid soil in full sun to partial shade. Height 200-300cm in 10 years.
Camellia sasanqua 'Maiden's Blush'
(H4) Pale pink, delicately-fragranced single flowers in Autumn/Winter. Upright, vigorous and spreading growth. Easy to train on walls or espaliers. 200-250cm in 10 years.
Camellia sasanqua 'Paradise Audrey'
(H4) One of the Paradise range of Autumn and Winter flowering Camellias. A lovely evergreen shrub producing masses of informal double shell pink flowers over a long period from October onwards. Good dark green glossy foliage, and suitable for sun or shade, but not for the coldest of gardens. Height 150cm in 10 years.
Raised by Bob Cherry, one of the leading Camellia breeders in Australia. It has got...
Camellia sasanqua 'Paradise Belinda'
(H4) One of the Paradise range of Autumn and Winter flowering Camellias. Large (up to 11cm across) glowing pink single flowers with distinctive golden stamens. It has an exceptionally long flowering season from October onwards. Will grow in sun or shade, but not recommended for very cold gardens. Height 150cm in 10 years, or can be kept to a low hedge with occasional pruning.
Bred by Bob Cherry at...
Camellia sasanqua 'Paradise Vanessa'
(H5) One of the Paradise range of Autumn and Winter flowering Camellias. Large white flowers flushed pink, semi-double or peony form flowers with a large central cluster of yellow petaloid stamens.
A fast and upright narrow growing camellia, perfect for narrow spaces.
Paradise camellias were bred in Australia, and are ideal for upright specimens or trimming into hedging. They are tolerant of light...
Camellia sasanqua 'Plantation Pink'
(H5) Large pale pink single flowers with a prominent mass of yellow stamens in the centre. Good autumn flowering, best in a warm sunny position. Prune to shape in early spring. Height 125-150cm in 10 years. Best in moist acid soils.
Camellia sasanqua 'Versicolor'
(H4) Lightly scented, lavender edged white flowers with soft pink in between, in Autumn/Winter. Requires a sheltered sunny site. Height 200-300cm in 10 years.
Camellia sasanqua Paradise Blush
(H5) One of the Paradise range of Autumn and Winter flowering Camellias. Deep rose in bud, opening to pale pink semi double flowers with deeper pink reverse, then finally pure white. Height 150cm in 10 years. Requires moist acid soil.
Paradise camellias were bred in Australia, and are ideal for upright specimens or trimming into hedging. They are tolerant of light frosts and heat, but may need some...
Camellia Spring Festival AGM
(H5) Delightful miniture rose pink semi-double flowers, with the stamens visible in the centre. The flowers are are produced prolifically from late March or early April, often continuing well into May, so late in the season. The plant has a narrow upright habit, almost columnar when young. A popular Camellia cuspidata hybrid. Height 125-150cm in 10 years.
This Camellia flowers near one of our...
Camellia x williamsii 'Donation' AGM
Donation is orchid pink, semi-double with deeper veining. Medium, slightly open, upright growth. Very free flowering over a long period in March. Height 125-150cm in 10 years.
Camellia x williamsii 'Elegant Beauty' AGM
(H5) Deep rose-pink anemone form flowers in Spring. Long, arching, vigorous growth makes this an excellent variety for training against a wall. Bronze-coloured young foliage. Height 175-200cm in 10 years.
C. saluenensis x C. japonica 'Elegans'. Les Jury, New Zeland, 1962.
Camellia x williamsii 'ETR Carlyon' AGM
(H5) White, semi-double to double form flowers in spring. Late season flowering in April. A very hardy williamsii type Camellia with a vigorous upright habit. Height 1.5 metres in 10 years. Requires moist acid soil.
C. xwilliamsii 'J. C. Williams' x C. japonica 'Adolphe Audusson'. Gillian Carlyon, Cornwall, England, 1972.
Camellia x williamsii 'Les Jury' AGM
Formal rose form shapely blooms of deep crimson red. Flowers over a long period in April. Upright, vigorous, bushy habit. Height 125-150cm in 10 years.
Les Jury, New Zeland, 1992. A seedling from C. xwilliamsii 'Rendezvous'
Camellia x williamsii 'Ruby Wedding' AGM
(H5) 'Ruby Wedding' is a dense, evergreen shrub,with glossy, dark green, elliptic leaves and in spring, bright red, anemone to peony-form, double flowers. Vigorous, upright bush. Height 125-150cm in 10 years. Suitable for woodland and acidic soils. Position in a site sheltered from cold, dry winds and early morning sun as buds and flowers may be damaged by cold winds and late frosts.
C. japonica...
Camellia x williamsii 'Tristrem Carlyon'
(H4) Large peony formed red-pink flowers with a few central petaloides streaked with white. Semi shade position. A vigouros shrub with large glossy leaves. Requires moist acid soil. Height 125-150cm in 10 years