Japanese Camellia
Camellia japonica
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jul 16, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Japanese Camellia
Japanese Camellia (Camellia japonica) is a slow-growing evergreen shrub prized for its large, formal, rose-like blooms that open in the cool of winter and early spring. Unlike the sun-loving, fall-blooming sasanqua, japonica prefers dappled shade and richer, acidic soil, making it a classic Southern understory and woodland-edge plant. Starting at $69.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Winter to Early Spring
- Flower Color
- Red, Pink, White
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Acidic, Loam, Well-drained
Care essentials
Plant in part to full shade with protection from hot afternoon sun and drying wind; morning sun is fine. Too much direct sun scorches the leaves and buds.
Keep the soil evenly moist, especially while budding and blooming; do not let it dry out or go soggy. A 2 to 3 inch mulch layer keeps roots cool and moist.
Needs rich, acidic, well-drained soil high in organic matter. Feed with an acid-forming azalea/camellia fertilizer after flowering.
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Common questions
Is Japanese Camellia a good plant for St. Augustine?
Japanese Camellia is a plant for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 6-12 feet × 6-10 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed June 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.