The Camellia japonica Live Plant is a gardener’s dream, offering both beautiful blooms and dark green evergreen foliage that adds color and texture to your backyard throughout the year. These long-lived evergreen shrubs or small trees can grow anywhere from 5-10 feet tall, depending on the species and cultivar. Their glossy, dark green, 2″-4″ foliage is attractive even when the plant is out of bloom.
Camellias are normally fall to early spring bloomers, with flowers typically appearing sometime from October through March, though in colder regions they may not bloom until late spring. Perfect for foundation plantings, borders, hedges, and as specimen plants. Some varieties can even be espaliered or grown as bonsai. Camellias are often used as anchoring plants, providing large size and dark green foliage to add structure, balance, and height to an overall garden design.
Key Benefits:
- Year-Round Beauty: Enjoy vibrant blooms and evergreen foliage throughout the year.
- Versatile Use: Ideal for foundation plantings, borders, hedges, or as a specimen plant.
- Structural Element: Adds structure, balance, and height to any garden design.
- Long-Lived: These plants are known for their longevity, providing years of enjoyment.
- Adaptable: Can be espaliered or grown as bonsai, offering flexibility in landscaping.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- How tall will this Camellia japonica get? This Camellia japonica live plant can grow 5-10 feet tall, depending on the specific species and cultivar.
- What kind of sunlight does it need? Camellias thrive in partial to full shade, with some tolerance for morning sun.
- What type of soil is best for Camellias? Well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0-6.5 is ideal.
- How often should I water my Camellia? Water weekly, ensuring the soil remains moist, especially during budding and blooming.
- Does this plant ship in a container? The plant ships without a container, carefully wrapped and secured for safe transit. It is approximately 30 inches in height and has a dark green foliage.
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