La Peppermint Camellia japonica – Bicolor Bloom – Live Rooted Starter Plant
La Peppermint Camellia japonica – Bicolor Bloom – Live Rooted Starter Plant
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Back to buying optionsLa Peppermint Camellia japonica – Bicolor Bloom – Live Rooted Starter Plant
La Peppermint Camellia japonica is a distinctive ornamental evergreen shrub prized for its unusual bicolor blooms and glossy green foliage. This hard-to-find camellia variety adds elegant color and year-round greenery to shaded gardens, woodland landscapes, and sheltered outdoor spaces. Mature plants can produce beautiful flowers with contrasting colors, although bloom appearance may vary with weather, sunlight, plant health, and maturity. Each order includes one healthy, well-rooted starter plant growing in a 3-inch nursery pot. Starter plants may vary in height and fullness, and young plants may not display their mature flower colors until they become established. Keep the plant in its original pot for at least 30 days after arrival before considering transplanting.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live, well-rooted La Peppermint Camellia starter plant
✔️ Botanical name: Camellia japonica
✔️ Plant growing in a 3-inch nursery pot
✔️ Bicolor flowering variety
✔️ Healthy young plant ready to grow
✔️ Plant size and fullness may vary
✔️ Flowering is not guaranteed at the time of purchase
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: La Peppermint Camellia
Botanical Name: Camellia japonica
Plant Type: Broadleaf evergreen flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Live rooted starter plant
Flower Color: Bicolor; exact shades and patterns may vary
Foliage: Glossy green evergreen leaves
Sun Requirements: Morning sun with afternoon shade; protect young plants from intense direct sunlight
Soil: Moist, well-draining, slightly acidic soil
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged; reduce watering during winter
Mature Height: 8–12 feet
Mature Width: 6–8 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 7–10
Container Friendly: Yes
Blooming Season: Usually fall through spring, depending on climate and cultivar
Special Care: Protect buds and flowers from cold winds
💡 Care Tip: Keep your young camellia in its original 3-inch pot for at least 30 days after arrival to allow it to adjust to its new environment. Avoid placing it in intense direct sunlight immediately. Gradually introduce it to brighter conditions over several weeks, ideally providing morning sun and afternoon shade. Maintain evenly moist, well-draining soil, and protect the plant from extreme heat, freezing temperatures, and cold winds.
