Hedges

Camellia Elegans Champagne harkens back to the Age of Elegance. A classic, late-flowering camellia, Elegans Champagne will delight with gently ruffled double white flowers with cream centres. Japonica camellias are ideal varieties for southern states as they are slightly more resilient to cold than the sasanqua kinds. With its dense, deep green foliage, Elegans Champagne is perfect for hedging, topiary, feature planting, and container planting. Like all camellias, Elegans Champagne can be pruned fairly hard if required.

Soil: Plant in well-drained soil prepared with mulch.
Conditions: Sunny or partly shaded position with morning or afternoon sun. Shelter from strong winds and exposed sites. Tolerates drought and frost once established.
Size: Height 2m x width 1.8m

Taxus baccata, commonly known as English Yew or Common Yew, is a long-lived evergreen conifer admired for its dense, dark green foliage and classic conical shape. Native to Europe, southwestern Asia and northern Africa, it features soft, flat needles that remain attractive year-round, with fresh growth emerging a lighter green in spring. Male plants produce small scaly cones, while female plants develop striking scarlet berries that add ornamental appeal. Highly valued for formal hedging and topiary, English Yew responds exceptionally well to clipping and shaping, making it ideal for structured gardens, parterre designs, privacy screens and traditional landscapes. Although slow-growing, its longevity and refined appearance make it a worthwhile investment in the garden. Prune regularly to maintain a neat, compact form.

Note: All parts of the plant, particularly the seeds and foliage, are highly toxic to humans and animals including dogs, cats and horses.

Soil: Will tolerate most soils but likes a well-drained loam.
Conditions: Comfortable in any position in the garden. Once established will put up with harsh conditions, including drought.
Size: Height 15-20m x width 12-15m width

Camellia Debbie is an attractive bushy evergreen shrub with beautiful, semi-double pink peony ruffled flowers displayed from winter to spring. The dark green, glossy foliage provides a sharp contrast against the plentiful blooms. Prune after flowering to the desired height and shape. Ideal for specimen planting, hedges and screens, the flowers are a delight to cut for the home.

Soil: Humus-rich, well-drained soil.
Conditions: Can be grown in the full morning sun to quite shaded positions. Keep out of the hot summer afternoon sun.
Size: 2-4m x width 2-3m