Add Year-Round Beauty with Camellia japonica
The Camellia japonica, a beloved evergreen shrub, brings unparalleled beauty to your garden. With its dark green, glossy foliage and stunning blooms, this live plant offers year-round color and texture. Ideal for foundation plantings, borders, and hedges, the Camellia japonica is a versatile addition to any landscape design.
This long-lived shrub or small tree thrives in partial to full shade, growing to heights of 5-10 feet depending on the cultivar. Enjoy its vibrant flowers from October through March, even in colder regions where blooms may appear later in spring. The Camellia japonica provides structure and balance, making it an excellent anchoring plant for your garden.
Benefits of Camellia japonica:
- Year-Round Color: Enjoy glossy, dark green foliage and vibrant blooms throughout the year.
- Versatile Use: Perfect for foundation plantings, borders, hedges, and even espalier or bonsai.
- Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care once established, thriving in partial to full shade.
- Structural Element: Provides structure, balance, and height to garden designs.
- Long-Lived: A beautiful, enduring addition to your garden that will last for years.
The Camellia japonica is more than just a plant; it’s an investment in your garden’s aesthetic. Its ability to thrive in shaded areas makes it perfect for gardens that don’t receive full sun. Order yours today and experience the joys of a vibrant, colorful garden all year long.
These plants are approximately 15-20 inches in height and come in 1-gallon pots, similar to the images shown. Plants are shipped without containers, securely wrapped and fastened for safe delivery. Thank you for choosing to enhance your garden with our Camellia japonica!
Frequently Asked Questions
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- How much sunlight does a Camellia japonica need?
This plant thrives in partial to full shade. Some morning sun is tolerated, but full sun can burn the foliage.
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- What type of soil is best for Camellias?
Camellias prefer well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0-6.5.
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- How often should I water my Camellia japonica?
Water thoroughly once a week, especially during dry weather, to keep the soil evenly moist.
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- How big will this Camellia get?
Camellias can grow anywhere from 5-10 feet tall, depending on the species and cultivar.
- When does Camellia japonica bloom?
Normally fall to early spring bloomers, with their flowers normally appearing sometime,from October through March, but in colder regions they may not bloom until late spring.
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