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Camellia Lemon Drop

Camellia Lemon Drop, Lemon Drop Camellia, Camellia japonica Lemon Drop

Camellia Lemon Drop is an evergreen shrub that features small, double, white flowers with a hint of lemon. These are produced from winter through spring and contrast splendidly with the glossy, dark green foliage as it grows to 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide. Camellia Lemon Drop 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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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, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asCamellia Lemon Drop, Lemon Drop Camellia, Camellia japonica Lemon Drop

What are the garden uses for Camellia Lemon Drop in NZ?

Camellia Lemon Drop 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 Lemon Drop an excellent choice for a NZ garden.

How to grow the best Lemon Drop Camellia Hedge

Growing the best Lemon Drop 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 Lemon Drop Camellia hedge.

What does the Lemon Drop Camellia plant need to grow well?

The Lemon Drop 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.

Camellia Lemon Drop for sale

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

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