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Camellia 'Desire'

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Camellia 'Desire' is a beautiful evergreen shrub admired for its soft pink blooms delicately edged with deeper rose tones. Flowering from late winter into spring, it adds elegant colour and charm to New Zealand gardens when little else is in bloom. The glossy dark green foliage provides structure throughout the year, making this variety an excellent choice for feature planting, hedging, or brightening sheltered outdoor spaces.

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The average plant height is 70cm.
$37.73

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:2.50 m
Spread:2.00 m
Flowering time:Spring, Winter
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known as
Sku10911

How to grow Camellia 'Desire' in NZ

Camellia 'Desire' thrives in a sheltered position with morning sun or light shade. Plant in free draining, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter to support healthy root development. Avoid heavy soils that remain wet during winter and protect from strong winds. In cooler parts of NZ, shield young plants from severe frost. Water regularly while establishing and apply mulch to help maintain consistent soil moisture.

Camellia 'Desire' care tips

Camellia 'Desire' is relatively easy care once established. Keep the soil evenly moist during dry periods but avoid waterlogged conditions. Feed in early spring with a camellia fertiliser to promote strong growth and abundant flowering. Light pruning after flowering will maintain a tidy shape and encourage bushy growth. Remove spent blooms and any damaged branches promptly, and refresh mulch annually to protect the roots.

Camellia 'Desire' size, spacing, and growth rate

Camellia 'Desire' typically grows to around 2.5 to 3 metres tall and 2 metres wide in NZ conditions. It forms an upright, bushy shrub that can be shaped for hedging or maintained as a feature plant. Space plants approximately 1.5 to 2 metres apart to allow for airflow and mature growth. The growth rate is moderate, with steady annual development when planted in suitable soil and given regular feeding.

Landscaping uses for Camellia 'Desire'

Camellia 'Desire' is ideal for hedging, screening, or as a feature shrub in mixed garden borders. Its soft pink flowers pair beautifully with evergreen shrubs and white flowering companions, suiting both formal and cottage style landscapes. It works well near entrances and along pathways where the blooms can be appreciated up close. This variety also performs well in large containers for patios and sheltered courtyards.

Why buy Camellia 'Desire' 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 'Desire' 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, ensuring confidence and excellent value with every purchase.

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The Plant Company has the best Camellia Desire shrubs for sale in NZ. Our production nursery specialises in growing amazing plants and our logistics team pack them carefully for our customers. The pricing is competitive and the quality is exceptional. Let us look after your Camellia Desire needs and impress you with both our products and service!

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5 from 3 customers
Lineke Brenninkmeijer - Northland
Melanie White - Auckland

Well packed, strong & heathy plant, and we got it 2 days after we ordered.

Sean Roberts - Auckland

Well packed and high quality

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