There are two major varieties. Camellia sinensis var. The differences in taste, color, and aroma between these teas are achieved by varying the variety, climate, harvest, oxidation, and processing. This plant is slow-growing and easily maintained.
Unlike many other Camellia species, it is heat and drought tolerant and can perform well in full sun. The attractive dense dark-green leaves and blooms make it a good plant for screening, foundation planting, hedge, or an attractive patio or container plant. For optimal tea production, it is best to prune to ' just before spring growth to encourage shoots. The flowers attract bees and it is mildly resistant to damage by deer. Back to Previous Page.
More Images. Type: Broadleaf evergreen. Family: Theaceae. Native Range: Southeastern Asia. Height: Spread: 6. Bloom Time: October to December. Bloom Description: White. Maintenance: Medium. Garden locations. Culture Winter hardy to USDA Zones where this evergreen shrub is typically grown in organically rich, acidic, well-drained soils with consistent moisture in part shade locations. Noteworthy Characteristics Processed leaves from Camellia sinensis and its many cultivars yield the tea leaves of commerce.
Problems Camellias are susceptible to a number of fungal diseases including leaf spots, anthracnose, viruses, black mold, petal blight, canker and root rot. Uses Where winter hardy, this flowering evergreen camellia makes an excellent addition to shady areas of the landscape such as woodland gardens, shrub borders, backgrounds, lawns and around homes. Thank You! Main Navigation Visit. Things To Do.
Plant Science. Missouri Botanical Garden Shaw Blvd. Re-pot, giving the roots plenty of space for growth, continue to use ericaceous compost and make sure you add in good drainage, as tea plants like a lot of water but also need any excess to drain away to stop root rot. Place in a sheltered and partially shaded spot in the garden or on the patio, under the shadow of a small tree or large shrub.
Tea plants need protecting from frost when young and it is advisable to bring them into a greenhouse or cool porch during the first two winters. Camellia sinensis takes 3 years to reach maturity but once the shrubs reach around 1m in height, they should be hardy enough to survive an English winter.
Tea plants are generally dormant in Winter months. Pluck the first two bright green leaves and the bud from each branch using finger and thumb, this should be easy to do with a gentle pluck. Regular harvesting like this encourages further growth and helps to create a more bushy shrub. These young, apple green leaves are then ready to be brewed into a calming cup of tea. Harvesting of the tea plant can occur several times throughout the more vigorous growing period of spring to summer, and this gives plenty of opportunity to try different methods of creating your preferred tea.
The difference between them is down to the processes the leaves undergo once harvested. Turning your home grown harvested tea leaves into a lovely cup of tea only takes a few steps, have a look at the tea production process.
If you want to take some of the gamble out of growing tea from seed you can purchase tea growing kits from a variety of sources.
These kits come with grow pellets, tea seeds and full instructions for successful germination and growth. The Wee Tea Company love all things tea, especially their home grown tea cultivated and manufactured in Scotland! Have you ever been able to grow your own tea? Do you have some hints and tips to share? Please let us know at our social media channels!
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