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Camellia 'Night Rider'

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Camellia 'Night Rider' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its very dark red almost black blooms and glossy dark green foliage. This dramatic camellia flowers through winter and early spring and adds bold colour to New Zealand gardens when many plants are dormant. The rich velvety flowers create a powerful contrast with the lush foliage and provide a stunning seasonal display. Camellia 'Night Rider' is perfect for gardeners wanting a camellia with strong visual impact.

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The average plant height is 30cm.
$37.73

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:2.00 m
Spread:1.50 m
Flowering time:Spring, Winter
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known as
Sku10975

How to grow Camellia 'Night Rider' in NZ

Camellia 'Night Rider' grows best in a sheltered position with fertile well drained slightly acidic soil. In New Zealand gardens it performs well in areas protected from strong afternoon sun and drying winds. Choose a position with morning sun or light shade so the plant develops healthy foliage and produces abundant flowers. Water regularly while the plant establishes so the root system develops strongly.

Camellia 'Night Rider' care tips

Camellia 'Night Rider' prefers soil that remains lightly moist but should never become waterlogged. Apply a camellia fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth and encourage future flowering. Mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and keep the roots cool. Light pruning after flowering will maintain a tidy shape and encourage dense growth.

Camellia 'Night Rider' size, spacing, and growth rate

Camellia 'Night Rider' typically grows to around two to three metres tall and about two metres wide. It has a moderate growth rate and gradually forms a dense rounded shrub. For best results allow around one point five to two metres between plants so they have space to develop fully. In suitable conditions this camellia becomes an impressive garden feature.

Landscaping uses for Camellia 'Night Rider'

Camellia 'Night Rider' is widely used in mixed shrub borders, woodland gardens, and formal plantings. The deep coloured flowers provide colour during late winter and spring when many plants are not flowering. It works beautifully as a specimen shrub, flowering hedge, or planted near entrances and pathways where the blooms can be enjoyed. The evergreen foliage provides year round structure.

Why buy Camellia 'Night Rider' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company supplies premium Camellia 'Night Rider' plants that are grown to thrive in New Zealand conditions. As NZ’s most trusted plant nursery The Plant Company provides strong healthy plants ready to establish quickly in your garden. Customers receive expert advice, carefully grown plants, and fast nationwide delivery. When you choose {plant} from The Plant Company you can be confident you are purchasing quality plants.

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5 from 2 customers
Gavin Zhu - Wellington
Melanie White - Auckland

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

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