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Back to buying optionsLemon Glow Camellia Japonica ~ Unique Bloom ~ Live Starter Plant
Lemon Glow Camellia Japonica is a unique and hard-to-find variety of Japanese Camellia, prized for its distinctive blooms and attractive evergreen foliage. This well-rooted starter plant is a lovely choice for gardeners who enjoy unusual flowering shrubs and want to add elegant color to shaded gardens, woodland landscapes, or sheltered outdoor spaces.
Mature plants can grow 8–12 feet tall and 6–8 feet wide. Each 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 be influenced by weather, growing conditions, and plant maturity.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 healthy, well-rooted Lemon Glow Camellia Japonica starter plant
✔️ Plant shipped in its original 3-inch nursery pot
✔️ A live ornamental shrub ready to establish and grow
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Japanese Camellia, Lemon Glow Camellia
Botanical Name: Camellia japonica
Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Well-rooted starter plant
Sun Requirements: Partial shade; morning sun and light afternoon shade preferred
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: Slow to moderate
USDA Zones: 7–10
Container Friendly: Yes, especially while young; transplant gradually as it grows
Bloom Season: Late winter to spring, depending on climate and growing conditions
💡 Care Tip: Keep your Lemon Glow Camellia in its original 3-inch pot for at least 30 days after arrival before transplanting. Avoid exposing the young plant to direct, intense sunlight right away. Gradually introduce it to gentle morning sun over several weeks, and protect it from cold winds to help safeguard its buds and flowers. Water consistently to maintain moist, well-draining soil.C
