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Camellia japonica 'Night Rider'
Attractive erect shrub with a slow growing habit. Lustrous leathery dark green leaves which emerge dark bronze. Stems and roots of this plant are burgundy red. Very dark red semi-double flowers in late spring appear along the branches. Very hardy though thrives in good loamy soil that does not get too dry. Prefers a semi-shaded sheltered site.
Genus
Camellia
Species
japonica
Cultivar
'Night Rider'
Common name
Camellia
Family name
Theaceae
Place of origin
Asia
DETAILS
Height
2 m
Width
2 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil / Prefer good loamy soil
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture
Exposure
Frost hardy / Grows in sun or semi-shade
Enthusiast / Immaculate / Paradise / Sanctuary / Texture
Shrubs
Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
Where to buy our plants