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Camellia Desire

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Camellia Desire, Camellia japonica Desire, Desire Camellia

Camellia Desire produces masses of double, white blooms which are delicately blushed with pink through spring and summer. These spectacular blooms contrast well with glossy, dark green foliage as it grows to 2.5 m tall and 2 m wide. Camellia Desire 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.

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The average plant height is 30 cm
$34.20

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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, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asCamellia Desire, Camellia japonica Desire, Desire Camellia

What are the garden uses for Camellia Desire in NZ?

Camellia Desire 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 Desire an excellent choice for a NZ garden.

Desire Camellia Hedge

Growing a fabulous Desire Camellia hedge starts with determining how far apart to space the plants. As a general guide, a spacing of 50 cm between the plants is the ideal spacing for a Camellia hedge. If you want the hedge to fill in faster, you can close the spacing to 40 cm. However, going wider than 50 cm will have two impacts. The first is that the gap between the plants at the base will be harder to fill in. The second is that the plants will tend to grow wider rather than upward. At a closer spacing the plants compete for light, and as they do this, they push each other upwards. The Plant Company recommends a 40-50 cm spacing to achieve an amazing Desire Camellia hedge.

What does the Desire Camellia plant need to grow well?

The Desire 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 Desire japonica flower?

The Camellia Desire japonica flower colour is pink and these are produced in spring and early summer.

What size and height does the Camellia Desire shrub grow to?

The Camellia Desire shrub grows to a size of about 2.5 metres tall and 2 metres 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 Desire for sale

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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Reviews

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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