LA Peppermint Camellia Japonica | Rare Starter Plant (4L) | Fragrant Double Blooms | Evergreen Shrub for Shade Gardens | Zones 7a-9b

Bring timeless beauty to your garden with LA Peppermint Camellia! Known for its fragrant double blooms streaked in red and pink, this evergreen shrub thrives in shade gardens and adds vibrant color from late winter to early spring.

• 🌸 Unique Streaked Blooms: Produces fragrant, double flowers in white or pink with striking red streaks.
• 🌿 Evergreen Elegance: Glossy, deep green foliage provides year-round beauty.
• 🌞 Shade-Loving Shrub: Thrives in full to partial shade, perfect for woodland gardens or as a hedge.
• 🌳 Versatile Growth: Can be shaped into a small evergreen tree or used as a colorful border plant.
• 📦 Ships Bare Root: Starter plant grown in trays, shipped without a pot for easy handling.
• Common Name: LA Peppermint Camellia
• Scientific Name: Camellia japonica 'LA Peppermint'
• USDA Zone: 7a-9b
• Color: White or pink blooms with red streaks; deep green foliage
• Soil Type: Slightly acidic, well-draining soil
• Sunlight: Full to partial shade
• Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not soggy
• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
• Mature Size: 8–10 feet tall, 6–8 feet wide
• Bloom Time: Late winter through early spring
• Special Features: Evergreen, fragrant blooms, shade-tolerant
• Plant Size: Live starter plant (4L) shipped bare root
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• Care Instructions for Buyers
• Lighting: Prefers full to partial shade; protect from harsh afternoon sun in warmer climates.
• Soil: Plant in slightly acidic, well-draining soil enriched with organic matter.
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but avoid waterlogging; reduce watering during the winter months.
• Fertilizer: Apply an acid-based fertilizer in spring after flowering.
• Temperature: Ideal for Zones 7a-9b; protect from frost in colder climates.
• Pruning: Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and remove spent blooms.
• Planting Tip: Mulch around the base to retain moisture and maintain soil acidity.
• Type: Starter Plant

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Ships from: USA
Vendor: Jayme Garden