Japonica Camellia Seeds - Flower Plant

Camellia japonica is a classic evergreen ornamental shrub admired for its large, elegant rose-like flowers and glossy dark green foliage. Blooming from late winter through spring, it produces stunning flowers in shades of red, pink, white, and bi-colors, bringing vibrant color to the garden when many plants are dormant. Ideal for woodland gardens, hedges, containers, and landscape accents, this long-lived shrub thrives in partial shade and rich, well-drained acidic soil.

Features

• Large showy rose-like blooms
• Glossy evergreen ornamental foliage
• Blooms from winter to spring
• Excellent landscape and specimen plant
• Ideal for containers and shaded gardens
• Long-lived low-maintenance shrub
• Attractive pollinator-friendly flowers

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Camellia japonica
• Common Name (US): Japanese Camellia
• Seed Type / Variety: Evergreen Flowering Shrub Variety
• Growth Habit: Evergreen shrub or small tree
• USDA Zones: 7–10
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Year-round evergreen growth
• Sowing Season: Fall to Spring
• Germination Time and Conditions: 30–90 days; benefits from warm and cold stratification for improved germination
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade to filtered sunlight
• Soil Requirements: Rich, acidic, moist, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent watering
• Mature Plant Size: 6–15 feet tall and 5–12 feet wide
• Plant Spacing: 5–10 feet apart