Camellia Alpen Glo

What are the garden uses for Camellia Alpen Glo in NZ?

Camellia Alpen Glo is a much-loved shrub in NZ gardens. It is most commonly grown as specimen, clipped into a hedge, added to a mixed planting, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants. It is a great complement to a modern or cottage garden, bringing both colour and elegance to a space. It is the gorgeous foliage and flowers of this plant that makes Camellia Alpen Glo an excellent choice for a NZ garden.

What does the Alpen Glo Camellia need to grow well?

The Alpen Glo Camellia performs best when grown in full sun on a well-drained soil that is slightly acidic. It is tolerant of frost once established as well as cool, and humid climates. Wind protection is important to ensure branches are not snapped and to allow it to flower prolifically.

What colour is the Camellia Alpen Glo flower?

The Camellia Alpen Glo flower colour is blush pink. These are produced from late winter through into spring.

What height and size does the Camellia Alpen Glo grow to?

The Camellia Alpen Glo shrub grows to about 1.5 m tall and 1 m wide. It can be trimmed as necessary which not only contains growth but also makes the plant bushier and can stimulate increased flowering. Any trimming is best undertaken after flowering.