Start with the flower colour you would enjoy most, then consider how much room your camellia will have as it grows. A smaller nursery pot describes the plant you receive, but does not necessarily mean a smaller shrub in years to come.

Compare six varieties from our collection below.

Choosing a camellia starts with the colours and flower shapes you enjoy. ‘Nuccio’s Cameo’ brings soft coral-pink blooms, while ‘Nuccio’s Gem’ offers white flowers with neatly arranged petals. If red is your favourite, ‘Adolphe Audusson’ reveals golden stamens between its broad petals, while ‘Tom Knudsen’ produces deeper red blooms with petals gathered closely together. ‘Nobilissima’ is worth considering for its earlier, creamy-white flowers, while ‘Kasuga Yama’ adds variety with pink-red petals marked with white. Before deciding, check each plant’s eventual height and allow room for it to develop. A sheltered position in partial shade suits these varieties, with acidic, well-drained soil or ericaceous compost if growing in a container. Explore the plants above for current sizes, availability and individual growing advice.