LA Peppermint Camellia Live Starter Plant – Camellia japonica ‘LA Peppermint’ | 4L Starter | White Pink Red Streaked Flowers | Evergreen Shrub | Zones 7–9

Add timeless beauty to your garden with the LA Peppermint Camellia, Camellia japonica ‘LA Peppermint’, a classic variety known for its striking double flowers and glossy deep green evergreen foliage. In late winter through early spring, this beautiful camellia produces abundant blooms featuring white or soft pink petals randomly streaked with red. Individual flowers may also appear partially red, white, or solid red due to the natural sporting characteristic of this variety. This versatile evergreen shrub works beautifully as a hedge, foundation plant, background shrub, specimen, or espalier. You will receive one live starter plant grown in a tray and shipped without a pot. Starter plants should be grown in a protected container for 6–12 months before planting into the landscape.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Camellia japonica ‘LA Peppermint’ starter plant
✔️ Starter size from a 4L growing tray
✔️ Shipped without a pot
✔️ Glossy, deep green evergreen foliage
✔️ White, pink, and red-streaked double flowers when mature
✔️ Suitable for Zones 7a–9b
✔️ Carefully packaged for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: LA Peppermint Camellia
Botanical Name: Camellia japonica ‘LA Peppermint’
Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full shade to partial shade
Soil: Acidic, fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but avoid waterlogging
Mature Height: Approximately 8–10 feet
Mature Spread: Approximately 6–8 feet
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Bloom Time: Late winter through early spring
Flower Color: White, soft pink, and red streaks; blooms may vary naturally
USDA Zones: 7a–9b
Container Friendly: Yes, especially during the starter stage

💡 Care Tip: Pot your young Camellia after arrival rather than planting it directly into the landscape. Keep it in a protected location with filtered light and well-draining acidic soil while it establishes. Allow the plant at least 6–12 months to develop before transplanting outdoors. Water consistently but avoid saturated soil. Plants ordered from November through April may arrive dormant, which is a normal seasonal condition.