Description:
Camellia japonica is a flowering shrub or small tree known for its large, double red blooms with bright yellow stamens, which appear from late fall to early spring. It features glossy, dark evergreen leaves with serrated edges and can grow up to 10 feet tall. This plant is native to China and has been cultivated since the Song Dynasty, with thousands of cultivars available. It thrives in partial to filtered sunlight and prefers rich, acidic soil with good drainage. Camellia japonica is often used in privacy screens, hedges, and container plantings, and its flowers are ideal for fall cut-flower arrangements. The plant is hardy in USDA Zones 7a-10b and requires regular watering during its first growing season. Its leaves contain anti-inflammatory compounds and can be used to make tea. The plant is also the official state flower of Alabama and has been a symbol of luck in Chinese culture for centuries.
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- [1] Camellia japonica: Wikipedia. Visit Source
- [2] Kramer's Supreme Camellia Japonica: Plants by Mail. Visit Source
- [3] Kramer's Supreme Camellia Japonica: Plants by Mail. Visit Source
- [4] Camellia japonica: Wikipedia. Visit Source
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| Store | Title | In Stock | Price |
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| Perfect Plants | Professor Sargent Camellia Japonica ( 3 Gallon) |
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$74.95 |
| Plants by Mail | Kramer's Supreme Camellia Japonica ( 2.5 Quart) |
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$19.98 |