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Camellia 'Daintiness'

Camellia 'Daintiness' is a charming evergreen shrub treasured for its soft shell pink blooms that appear from late winter into spring. The semi double flowers feature delicate golden centres and contrast beautifully with glossy dark green foliage. Perfect for New Zealand gardens, this variety offers reliable flowering, graceful form, and year round structure. It is an excellent choice for feature planting, hedging, or adding elegant seasonal colour to sheltered spaces.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:2.50 m
Spread:2.00 m
Flowering time:Spring, Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Patios, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known as
Sku10905

How to grow Camellia 'Daintiness' in NZ

Camellia 'Daintiness' thrives in a sheltered position with morning sun or light shade. Plant in free draining, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter to encourage strong root development. Avoid exposed windy sites and heavy soils that remain wet through winter. In cooler regions of NZ, protect young plants from severe frost. Water regularly during establishment and apply mulch around the base to help maintain even soil moisture.

Camellia 'Daintiness' care tips

Camellia 'Daintiness' is easy care once established. Keep the soil consistently moist during dry periods but avoid waterlogged conditions. Feed in early spring with a camellia fertiliser to promote healthy foliage and abundant flowering. Light pruning after flowering will maintain a neat shape and encourage bushy growth. Remove spent blooms and any damaged wood promptly, and top up mulch annually to support healthy root systems.

Camellia 'Daintiness' size, spacing, and growth rate

Camellia 'Daintiness' typically grows to around 2.5 to 3 metres tall and 2 metres wide in NZ conditions. It forms an upright, bushy shrub that responds well to shaping if required. Space plants approximately 1.5 to 2 metres apart when planting as a hedge or screen to allow for airflow and mature growth. The growth rate is moderate, with steady development each season in suitable soil and light conditions.

Landscaping uses for Camellia 'Daintiness'

Camellia 'Daintiness' is ideal for hedging, screening, or as a feature shrub in mixed garden borders. Its soft pink flowers blend beautifully with white and purple flowering companions and suit both formal and cottage style gardens. It makes an attractive backdrop plant and works well near entrances and pathways where its blooms can be appreciated up close. This variety can also be grown successfully in large containers.

Why buy Camellia 'Daintiness' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company is NZ’s most trusted plant nursery, supplying premium quality camellias grown for local conditions. When you purchase Camellia 'Daintiness' from The Plant Company, you receive a healthy, well established plant ready to thrive in your garden. Our team provides expert advice, careful packaging, and reliable nationwide delivery, giving you confidence and excellent value with every purchase.

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