Camellia Bob Hope

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Camellia Bob Hope, Bob Hope Camellia japonica, Bob Hope Camellia

Camellia Bob Hope produces medium sized, semi-double, dark red flowers from spring through early summer. These are set amidst the semi-glossy, green leaves as it grows to 2.5 m tall and 2 m wide. Camellia Bob Hope 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 Bob Hope 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:	2.50 m
Spread:	2.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Camellia Bob Hope, Bob Hope Camellia japonica, Bob Hope Camellia

What are the garden uses for Camellia Bob Hope in NZ?

Camellia Bob Hope 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 Bob Hope an excellent choice for a NZ garden.

What does the Bob Hope Camellia plant need to grow well?

The Bob Hope 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 Bob Hope flower?

The Camellia Bob Hope flower colour is dark red. These are produced from late spring through into summer.

What size and height does the Camellia Bob Hope shrub grow to?

The Camellia Bob Hope shrub grows to a size of about 2.5 metres tall and 2 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.

Camellia Bob Hope for sale

The Plant Company has the best Camellia Bob Hope 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 Bob Hope needs and impress you with both our products and service!