Buttermint Camellia Japonica Live Starter Plant – Pink & Rose Flowers | Evergreen Camellia | 3" Potted Plant | Zones 7–10

Add elegant evergreen beauty to your garden with Buttermint Camellia japonica, a distinctive camellia variety valued for its attractive foliage and delicate pink to rose-toned flowers. This unusual camellia makes a beautiful choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, foundation plantings, and sheltered outdoor spaces.

You will receive 1 healthy, well-rooted Camellia japonica starter plant currently growing in a 3-inch pot. Plant size and fullness may naturally vary because these are young starter plants. Young camellias may also take time to develop their characteristic mature flowers.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 healthy, well-rooted Camellia japonica starter plant
✔️ Currently growing in a 3" pot
✔️ Evergreen ornamental foliage
✔️ Pink, rose, and light pink flower tones
✔️ Excellent shade to partial-sun garden plant
✔️ Suitable for sheltered landscape planting
✔️ USDA Zones 7–10

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Buttermint Camellia
Botanical Name: Camellia japonica
Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Well-rooted starter plant
Sun Requirements: Morning sun to partial shade; protect from intense afternoon sun
Soil: Moist, well-draining, acidic soil
Watering: Moderate; keep evenly moist without waterlogging
Mature Height: Approximately 8–12 feet
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
USDA Zones: 7–10
Container Friendly: Yes while young

💡 Care Tip: Keep the young camellia in its original 3-inch pot for at least 30 days after arrival while it acclimates. Provide gentle morning sun and light afternoon shade, especially in warmer climates. Keep the soil evenly moist but well drained, and protect the plant from cold, drying winds. Avoid sudden changes in sunlight until the plant is established.