Black Tie Camellia Japonica Live Plant – Well-Rooted Starter | Unique Dark Red Double Blooms | Evergreen Flowering Shrub | Ships in Pot

Add elegant year-round foliage and dramatic flowers to your garden with this live Black Tie Camellia Japonica starter plant. Camellia japonica ‘Black Tie’ is an distinctive ornamental cultivar valued for its formal double blooms in rich, dark red tones and its glossy evergreen foliage.

This beautiful Camellia makes an excellent specimen for woodland-style gardens, shaded borders, foundation plantings, patios, and protected landscape areas. Mature plants can develop into substantial evergreen shrubs, producing their signature flowers during the Camellia blooming season when grown under suitable conditions.

You will receive one healthy, well-rooted starter plant shipped in its current nursery pot. These are young starter plants, so height and fullness naturally vary. Mature bloom photos represent the variety at maturity rather than the flowering stage or size of the plant you will receive.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Black Tie Camellia starter plant
✔️ Botanical name: Camellia japonica ‘Black Tie’
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted young plant
✔️ Shipped established in its nursery pot
✔️ Dark red formal double flowers when mature
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Black Tie Camellia
Botanical Name: Camellia japonica ‘Black Tie’
Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Well-rooted starter plant
Sun Requirements: Partial shade; morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal in many climates
Soil: Acidic, organic-rich, moist but well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; maintain even moisture without keeping the roots waterlogged
Mature Height: Approximately 8–12 feet
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
USDA Zones: Approximately 7–10
Container Friendly: Yes, especially while young

💡 Care Tip: After arrival, keep your young Camellia protected from intense direct sunlight while it acclimates. Morning sun and light afternoon shade are generally ideal. Avoid immediately moving a small starter plant into an oversized container; allowing the root system to develop gradually in an appropriately sized pot can make moisture management easier. Protect developing flower buds from harsh cold winds.