Emmett Pfingstl Camellia Japonica ~ Unique Bloom ~ Live Starter Plant

Emmett Pfingstl Camellia Japonica ~ Unique Bloom ~ Live Starter Plant

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Emmett Pfingstl Camellia Japonica ~ Unique Bloom ~ Live Starter Plant

Emmett Pfingstl Camellia Japonica is a unique and hard-to-find variety of Japanese Camellia, admired for its beautiful blooms and attractive evergreen foliage. This well-rooted starter plant is perfect for gardeners looking to grow an unusual ornamental shrub with elegant flowers. Mature plants can reach 8–12 feet tall and 6–8 feet wide, making them a lovely addition to shaded gardens, woodland landscapes, and sheltered outdoor spaces.

The plant is shipped in its original 3-inch nursery pot. As a young starter plant, its size and fullness may vary. Bloom color, size, and flowering performance can also vary depending on weather, growing conditions, and plant maturity.

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✔️ 1 healthy, well-rooted Emmett Pfingstl Camellia Japonica starter plant
✔️ Plant shipped in its original 3-inch nursery pot
✔️ A young live plant ready to grow in your garden or container

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Japanese Camellia, Emmett Pfingstl Camellia

Botanical Name: Camellia japonica

Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub

Growth Stage: Well-rooted starter plant

Sun Requirements: Partial shade; gentle morning sun and afternoon shade preferred

Soil: Moist, well-draining, slightly acidic soil

Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged. Reduce watering during winter.

Mature Height: 8–12 feet

Mature Width: 6–8 feet

Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

USDA Zones: 7–10

Container Friendly: Yes, especially while young; gradually move to a larger pot as it grows

Bloom Season: Late winter to spring, depending on climate and growing conditions

💡 Care Tip: Keep your young Camellia in its original 3-inch pot for at least 30 days after arrival before transplanting. Avoid placing it in direct, intense sunlight immediately. Gradually introduce it to gentle morning sun over several weeks, and protect it from cold winds to help preserve developing buds and flowers. Maintain evenly moist, well-draining soil for healthy growth.