La Peppermint Camellia Japonica – Live Starter Plant | Bicolor Blooms | Well Rooted | 3 Inch Pot | Shade to Partial Sun | Evergreen Flowering Shrub | USA Seller

Add unique seasonal beauty to your garden with this La Peppermint Camellia Japonica (Camellia japonica) live starter plant. Known for its attractive bicolor blooms and glossy evergreen foliage, this less commonly available camellia variety makes a beautiful addition to shaded gardens, woodland landscapes, patios, and outdoor containers.

The price is for 1 healthy, well-rooted Camellia japonica starter plant currently growing in a 3-inch nursery pot. Plant size and fullness will vary, and you may receive a plant ranging from smaller to larger than the example shown in the listing photos. Regardless of size, each plant is selected as a healthy, well-rooted starter.

Young camellia plants should remain in the pot they arrive in for at least 30 days to acclimate and recover from shipping before transplanting. Bloom color, size, and form can vary with weather, sunlight, temperature, nutrition, and plant maturity. The flower photos represent the appearance of a mature plant under favorable growing conditions.

You will receive:

✔️ 1 live La Peppermint Camellia japonica starter plant
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted young plant
✔️ Growing in a 3-inch nursery pot
✔️ Bicolor flowering variety
✔️ Evergreen foliage
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
✔️ Plant size and fullness may vary

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: La Peppermint Camellia
Botanical Name: Camellia japonica
Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Well-rooted starter plant
Bloom Color: Bicolor
Sun Requirements: Full morning sun to light afternoon shade; gradually introduce young plants to more sunlight
Soil: Moist, well-draining, slightly acidic soil preferred
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged; reduce watering in winter
Mature Height: Approximately 8–12 feet
Mature Width: Approximately 6–8 feet
Growth Habit: Upright, evergreen shrub
Blooming Season: Typically late winter to spring, depending on climate
USDA Zones: 7–10
Container Friendly: Yes, especially when young
Best For: Shade gardens, woodland gardens, borders, patios, and ornamental landscapes

💡 Care Tip: Keep the young plant in the 3-inch pot it arrives in for at least 30 days so it can acclimate to its new environment. Keep it out of harsh direct sunlight immediately after arrival and gradually introduce more light over several weeks. Camellias prefer moist, well-drained soil and should not be allowed to become completely dry or remain soggy. Protect the plant from cold winds, especially when buds or flowers are present.