Camellia Blood of China

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Rating: 4.8/5

Camellia Blood of China produces medium sized, semi-double, brick red flowers from spring through early summer. It produces semi-glossy, green leaves and grows to about 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide. Camellia Blood of China is commonly grown as specimen, clipped into a hedge, added to a mixed planting, used in cottage gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants.

Camellia Blood of China is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Camellia available.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	2.00 m
Spread:	1.50 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as
Sku	10886

What are the garden uses for Camellia Blood Of China in NZ?

Camellia Blood Of China 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 Blood Of China an excellent choice for a NZ garden.

What does the Blood Of China Camellia plant need to grow well?

The Blood Of China Camellia plant 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 Blood Of China flower?

The Camellia Blood Of China flower colour is brick red. These are produced from late spring through into summer.

What size and height does the Camellia Blood Of China shrub grow to?

The Camellia Blood Of China shrub grows to a size of about 2.5 metres tall and 1.5 metre wide. A shrub of this size 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.