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Grow Your Own Tea | Camellia Sinensis Var. Sinensis

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Grow Your Own Tea | Camellia Sinensis Var. Sinensis

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

Position

Partial shade

Rate of growth

Rate of growth

Slow growing

Flowering period

Flowering period

September - November

Soil type

Soil type

Sandy

Hardiness

Hardiness

Semi hardy

Eventual height & spread
Eventual height and spread

Specifications

Delivery Option
Standard delivery
Location
Outdoor
Sunlight
Partial shade
Soil type
Sandy, Clay
Rate of growth
Slow
Hardiness
Semi hardy
Flowering month
November, October, September
Flower colour
White
Toxicity
No
Dimensions
10.5cm pot
Product Code
RH30003000

Care guide

Protect from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. Water established plants in dry weather to prevent bud drop. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in mid-spring and again in June. Top-dress annually with shredded bark or well-rotted leaf mould. Protect container-grown specimens in winter by wrapping with bubble wrap or hessian.

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