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    CAMELLIA sinensis

    Commonly known as Tea camellia

    Species. The tea plant widely used in tea production. Compact habit and small white flowers
    Large
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    2 Litre
    Delivery Information
    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    £30.00 each 
    Available late spring to early summer 2025 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
    Plant Details
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    • 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 Perthshire, UK.
    • Medicinal properties
      Traditional Chinese medicine.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, scale insects, vine weevils, leaf spot.
    • Place of origin
      Native to south and southeastern Asia.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Camellias
    • species
    • Camellia
    • Evergreen
    • White
      Yellow-white
    • Single
      Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
      2.5-4cm (1-1½in) across
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Serrate
    • Elliptic
    • Height
      3m (10ft) and more.
    • Spread
      2-2.5m (6½-8ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Produces small flowers
    • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
      Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
    • 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.
    • Scented flowers
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Mature Size
      3m (10ft) and more.
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        2-2.5m (6½-8ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Woodland garden
    • Pruning group
      Pruning group 5
      Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
      Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
      When: Annually after flowering.

    • Soil Conditions
      Acid / ericaceous loving
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Partial shade
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    Camellia - Hybridisation
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