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Gordonia yunnanensis 'Moonlight Magic'
Large vigorous erect shrub with glossy mid-green leaves on soft red stems. Huge creamy white flowers with yellow anthers 'poached egg', autumn to spring. Hardy though prefers a warm sheltered site. Plant in sun or semi shade.
Genus
Gordonia
Species
yunnanensis
Cultivar
'Moonlight Magic'
Common name
Crepe Camellia
Family name
Theaceae
Place of origin
China
DETAILS
Height
3 m
Width
2 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture / Soil must be well drained
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Prefers a sheltered site / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Magnificent / Nourishment / Paradise / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Large, over 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