tea plants for sale

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Discover the timeless appeal of growing your own tea with our premium tea plants for sale. Camellia sinensis, known as Tea Camellia, is the botanical source behind classic green and black teas. Imagine harvesting young leaves from your own garden, crafting a fresh brew, and enjoying a truly unique tea experience—all from a beautiful, easy-care shrub.

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 is commonly grown as a specimen, clipped into a hedge, added to a mixed planting, used in cottage or 'white' gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants.

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 for Your Garden

Camellia sinensis brings both beauty and function to New Zealand gardens. This evergreen shrub displays glossy green leaves and delicate white blooms each spring, making it an attractive feature in mixed borders or as a standalone ornamental. Thriving in sheltered spots with morning sun and well-drained soil, Tea Camellia is surprisingly hardy, handling both frost and occasional drought once established.

Not only does Camellia sinensis offer an exceptional homegrown beverage, but harvesting your own tea leaves lets you experiment with different blends and flavours—whether that’s traditional green, black, or even oolong styles.

Growing and Caring for Tea Camellia

Our tea plants for sale are ideal for both beginner and experienced gardeners. Plant your Camellia sinensis in slightly acidic soil with filtered sunlight. Regular mulching with leaf litter or bark will help retain moisture, and a yearly feed in autumn or spring encourages lush growth. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape or to keep your plant compact for container growing.

For gardeners wanting to create a diverse camellia collection, consider pairing your tea plant with decorative varieties like Camellia 'Ballet Dancer' or the striking, dark-toned Camellia 'Black Lace'. Each offers unique blooms and foliage to compliment your tea shrub.

Companion Planting and Landscaping Tips

Camellias enjoy a woodland setting and mix beautifully with acid-loving shrubs. Try interplanting your Camellia sinensis with Pieris Christmas Cheer (Pieris japonica Christmas Cheer) for spring and winter colour, or with Hydrangea paniculata for a summer floral boost.

To create a vibrant, multi-layered garden, blend Camellias with bird-attracting natives like Leptospermum 'Princess Anne' or the slimline Callistemon 'Slim' (Slim Bottlebrush). For low-maintenance structure, add Abelia 'Snowtime', which is noted for its delicate white blooms across the seasons.

Buy Tea Plants Online Across New Zealand

Ready to start your tea-growing journey? Our tea plants for sale are grown right here in New Zealand, ensuring they’ll thrive in local conditions. Whether you want a single Camellia sinensis or are looking to design a camellia garden with choices like Camellia 'Black Tie', Camellia 'Brushfields Yellow', or Camellia 'Buttons and Bows', we’re here to help you cultivate a garden filled with beauty and flavour.

Order now and enjoy reliable delivery nationwide—your perfect cup of homegrown tea is just a garden away.

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Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.