What plants to grow between camellia for a privacy hedge?

[athena90]

Hello,

Have 3x camellia plants and one rose plant in a row in the front yard facing the street and the plants are almost equally spaced. Low fence with a width of 12m. What plants can I grow between the existing plants to get a hedge like privacy as there is quite some gap between the plants. Also, the camellia's blossom well but are short (1.2m), can I do anything to make them grow bigger.

Thank you!

[Qldgarden]

A great screen plant is the

Murraya paniculata - mock orange.  They will take a short time to get going and you will have to do a bit of pruning to get the desired look.  Planted close together they are excellent hedges and very hardy.

Fragrant white flowers, dark evergreen leaves, dense compact habit make mock orange a very popular screening plant with Australian gardeners.

Mock Orange

[athena90]

Thank you @Qldgarden  The flowers look pretty. Might look good between the pink camellia's. 

I'll check out my local store.

[MitchellMc]

Hi @athena90,

I apologise for the delay in my reply.

@Qldgarden's suggestion of Murraya paniculata (mock orange) is a great choice for filling the gaps between your camellias and providing a dense, fragrant hedge. The plants are quick to establish and, once pruned regularly, can create a neat and attractive screen. Their white flowers and evergreen foliage will complement your pink camellias beautifully.

For other plant options to create a hedge, you might also consider Lilly Pilly (Syzygium), Photinia, or Viburnum, all of which grow well in a variety of conditions and can be trimmed to maintain a tidy, dense form.

As for your camellias, if you're aiming for taller growth, they may need a bit of extra care. You can encourage them to grow taller by ensuring they have enough light and nutrients. Applying a slow-release fertiliser formulated for acid-loving plants can promote healthy growth. Regular pruning, once they’ve finished flowering, can help shape the plants and encourage upward growth. If they’re in a very shaded area, you could try moving them to a spot with a bit more filtered light to boost their growth. 

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

[athena90]

Thank you @MitchellMc for the suggestions and detailed advice for the camellia's. Plants are in the ground and get sunlight during the day, just that I have never pruned them. I will get the fertilizer and prune them this year. Hopefully it helps them grow taller.

Your suggestions of plants look good too, I will check them at my local store over the weekend. Thank you!