Camellia sinensis

Camellia sinensisThe Camellia sinensis, commonly known as the Tea Plant, can be used in a variety of different ways. The Tea Plant can be used to make Green tea, Black tea, White tea most teas are all made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis. To produce green tea for drinking, it is simply rolled and dried without fermenting, making it easy and relatively quick to make. Most tea bushes are trimmed into a fan shape with a flat topped plucking table at a

the foliage gradually become redder throughout Autumn and Winter

Regular deadheading can encourage prolonged blooming

This unique leaf colour palette is joined by its appealing curved shape on the outside of each leaf

Calibrachoa Coral is a compact

then it is only required when the soil is dry to touch

The Berberis thun

The plant prefers partially-shaded to shaded areas

or they are excellent in jams

Butterfly Tower Buddleias are a versatile

creating a lush summer display in your garden

They are great for the garden and can be utilised in many ways

Tawhiwhi or Black Matipo (in native language)