Grow Your Own Tea | Camellia Sinensis Var. Sinensis
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This is the shrub that is widely grown in the production of tea, and once it grows on a bit, its...
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Plant description
This is the shrub that is widely grown in the production of tea, and once it grows on a bit, its leaves can be picked and added to the pot to make up your own brew. It is an evergreen shrub that originates from China, and while it can get very large, it is usually clipped to a much more manageable 2m or so when grown on the plantations. It produce single white flowers in the autumn, then fresh new leaves in spring which are the best leaves to pick for your teapot. Please note that this plant is supplied in a standard pot and the white pot cover seen in the photo is not included. If you are buying this as a gift, then the 12cm pot cover can be purchased separately.
Position
Partial shade
Rate of growth
Slow growing
Flowering period
September - November
Soil type
Sandy
Hardiness
Semi hardy
Eventual height & spread