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CAMELLIA sinensis

Associated Products

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 0.9 kg

(0.9 kg - c&p inc) £6.00

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 2.5 kg

(2.5 kg - c&p inc) £10.00

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 4.5 kg

(4.5 kg - c&p inc) £16.00

Additional Plant Details

  • Good to know - transferred from China to Indian Himalayas by Robert Fortune. In cultivation around world in tropical and sub-tropical regions and to as far north as Pembrokeshire, UK.
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    Medicinal Properties - traditional Chinese medicine.

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    Pests & Diseases - aphids, scale insects, vine weevils, leaf spot.

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    Place of Origin - native to south and southeastern Asia.

  • Camellia Types: species
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    Flower Colour: White - yellow-white 2.5-4cm (1-1½in) across.

  • Scented Plant: Scented flowers

Delivery Information

Now is our busy spring period - orders are being packed 6 days a week, however please remember it may be 10 days before you RECEIVE your plants.

Orders can also be collected in person from our Nurseries, or some of our shows - just tell us during the checkout process.

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CAMELLIA sinensis

Tea camellia

Species. The tea plant widely used in tea production. Compact habit and small white flowers in NOV-DEC


Burncoose Catalogue Code

Hardiness Rating

Will grow outside in milder locations - This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here.

Mature Dimensions
overall height and width of plant once mature

Height - in metres - 3m (10ft) and more.

Preferred Location

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Full Sun

Soil Conditions

Acid Loving
Fertile moist well-drained soil

Flowers In

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