Black Tie Camellia Japonica Live Starter Plant – Camellia japonica 'Black Tie'

Black Tie Camellia (Camellia japonica 'Black Tie') is an elegant evergreen shrub prized for its unique formal blooms and rich, glossy green foliage. Flowering from late winter into spring, this camellia adds color and year-round structure to woodland gardens, foundation plantings, flowering hedges, and decorative containers.

Its upright growth habit and refined appearance make it an outstanding specimen plant for shaded landscapes. For best flowering performance, plant in well-drained, slightly acidic soil and protect flower buds from strong cold winds.

This listing includes one live Black Tie Camellia starter plant, ready for transplanting and long-term landscape enjoyment.

Quantity: 1 Live Plant

Plant Form: Live Starter Plant

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, flower color and form, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• One live Black Tie Camellia starter plant
• Botanical name: Camellia japonica 'Black Tie'
• Unique formal flowering blooms
• Evergreen shrub with glossy foliage
• Excellent for woodland gardens and foundation plantings
• Ideal for hedges, specimen planting, and containers
• Prefers shade to partial sun
• Best grown in slightly acidic, well-drained soil
• Protect flower buds from cold winter winds
• Hardy in USDA Zones 7–10

🧾 MATERIALS:

• Live Black Tie Camellia Plant
• Growing Media
• Nursery Pot (if applicable)

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: Black Tie Camellia
Scientific Name: Camellia japonica 'Black Tie'
Plant Type: Evergreen Flowering Shrub
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Deep Red to Red Formal Double Flowers
Sunlight: Shade to Partial Sun
Soil: Slightly Acidic, Well-Drained Soil
Water: Moderate
USDA Zone: 7–10

❓ FAQ:

1. What will I receive?
You will receive one live Black Tie Camellia starter plant.

2. When does Black Tie Camellia bloom?
It typically flowers from late winter through early spring, depending on the local climate.

3. Where should this camellia be planted?
It performs best in shade to partial sun with fertile, slightly acidic, well-drained soil.

4. Why should it be protected from cold winds?
Cold winter winds can damage developing flower buds, reducing bloom quality and quantity.

5. What USDA zones are suitable for this plant?
Black Tie Camellia is generally hardy in USDA Zones 7–10.