Camellia Dark of the Moon

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 Dark of the Moon produces semi-double, frilly flowers which are an intense red colour. The flowers are produced prolifically through spring and early summer and provide elegance to the glossy, dark green leaves as it grows to 2 m tall and 1 m wide. Camellia Dark of the Moon 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 Dark of the Moon 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:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	2.00 m
Spread:	1.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen, Topiary
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as
Sku	10908

What are the garden uses for Camellia Dark of the Moon in NZ?

Camellia Dark of the Moon 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 Dark of the Moon an excellent choice for a NZ garden.

What does the Dark of the Moon Camellia plant need to grow well?

The Dark of the Moon 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.