Kramer’s Supreme Camellia Japonica Live Plant – Evergreen Bush Shrub – 15 to 20 Inch Height

The Camellia japonica Live Plant is a gardener’s delight, offering year-round beauty with its stunning blooms and lush, dark green evergreen foliage. These long-lived evergreen shrubs or small trees, ideal for adding color and texture to any backyard, typically grow to heights of 5-10 feet, depending on the specific species and cultivar. Even when not in bloom, the glossy, dark green foliage, measuring 2-4 inches, provides significant visual appeal. The Camellia japonica is a fantastic choice for those looking to enhance their outdoor space. It’s more than just a plant; it’s an investment in long-term beauty and structural integrity of your garden design.

Key Benefits:

• Year-Round Beauty: Enjoy vibrant color and lush greenery throughout all seasons.
• Structural Integrity: Provides structure, balance, and height to your garden design.
• Versatile Planting: Perfect for foundation plantings, borders, hedges, and specimen plants.
• Adaptable Growth: Can be espaliered or grown as bonsai, offering creative gardening options.
• Long-Lived: These shrubs are known for their longevity, offering years of enjoyment.

Camellias are typically fall to early spring bloomers, showcasing their flowers from October through March. In colder climates, blooms may appear later in the spring. These plants adapt well to various uses, including foundation plantings, borders, hedges, and as specimen plants. Certain varieties can even be espaliered or cultivated as bonsai, offering versatility in garden design. Often used as anchoring plants, the Camellia japonica’s substantial size and rich, dark green foliage provide structure, balance, and height, making it a cornerstone of many garden layouts.

The Camellia japonica is more than just a plant; it’s a statement piece that brings elegance and structure to any garden! Whether you’re looking to create a formal hedge, a serene foundation planting, or a unique bonsai display, this plant offers the flexibility and beauty to achieve your vision. Its glossy evergreen foliage provides a consistent backdrop, allowing seasonal flowers and other garden features to truly shine.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• What is the ideal sunlight exposure for Camellia japonica?

Camellias thrive in partial shade but can tolerate morning sun. Full sun can scorch the foliage, while full shade may reduce flowering.

• What type of soil is best for Camellia japonica?

They prefer well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5.

• How often should I water my Camellia japonica?

Water camellias once a week, ensuring the soil remains moist, especially during dry weather and when the plant is budding or blooming.

• What is the expected height of this Camellia japonica plant?

This plant is around 15-20 inches in height and comes in a 1 gallon pot.

• How are the Camellia japonica plants shipped?

The plants are shipped without the container, carefully wrapped and securely fastened to ensure safe transit.