green tea plant for sale

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
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Discover the pleasure of growing your own home-brewed tea with our green tea plant for sale. Camellia sinensis, commonly known as the Tea Camellia, is the prized evergreen shrub behind green, black, oolong, and white teas. Well-suited to New Zealand gardens, this attractive, multi-purpose plant offers glossy evergreen foliage, small fragrant white flowers in autumn, and the satisfaction of handpicked, freshly brewed green tea right from your garden.

Camellia sinensis

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Camellia sinensis, commonly known as the Camellia Tea Plant or Tea Shrub, is the variety from which tea is derived. It is an evergreen shrub that produces dainty, single, scented, white flowers with a blush of lemon. It typically reaches 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide.

Camellia sinensis

Camelia sinensis flowers and foliage beside a tea pot.

Suited to regions:
Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:
Shrubs
Height:
2.00 m
Spread:
1.50 m
Flowering time:
Spring, Winter
Garden uses:
Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:
Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White

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Why Choose Camellia sinensis?

Camellia sinensis is an elegant and practical addition for gardeners seeking more than just ornamental value. New Zealand’s climate is ideal for this hardy shrub, which thrives in part-shade and well-drained soils. With a little care and patience, you’ll be harvesting your own tender tea leaves to brew your favourite cuppa. This camellia grows to about 1-2 metres tall, making it suitable for containers, shrub borders, or as a unique feature hedge.

Growing Your Green Tea Plant

Your green tea plant arrives well-established and ready to flourish in your garden. Plant it in a sheltered spot with acidic to neutral soil, ensuring good drainage and consistent watering, especially during dry spells. Mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds, and feed with a slow-release, camellia-specific fertiliser in spring. Pruning after flowering helps maintain its size and shape, making it easy to control in smaller spaces.

Harvesting and Using Homegrown Tea Leaves

Once your Camellia sinensis is established, start harvesting the young, tender, light green leaves in spring and summer. These are the magic behind delicious homemade green tea. Pluck new growth, lightly pan-roast, and steep for a delicate, aromatic brew. You can also process leaves for black or oolong teas—the versatility makes the green tea plant for sale a must-have for tea lovers and gardening enthusiasts alike.

Create a Stunning Shrub Collection

The Tea Camellia’s glossy foliage and dainty flowers blend beautifully with other decorative shrubs. Combine your green tea plant with standout camellias like Camellia 'Ballet Dancer', Camellia 'Black Lace', or Camellia 'Black Tie' for a lush, textured border. Alternatively, add contrast with the creamy hues of Camellia 'Brushfields Yellow' or the unique two-toned petals of Camellia 'Buttons and Bows'. For a burst of seasonal variety, try pairing with Australian natives such as Ozothamnus Springtime White (Rice Flower) or the dainty blooms of Correa Pink Bells (Pink Correa).

Order Your Green Tea Plant Now

Enjoy the beauty and benefits of this iconic plant. Order your green tea plant for sale today and start your journey toward homegrown, freshly brewed tea. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a tea aficionado, Camellia sinensis promises years of beauty and flavour for your garden and your teapot.

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