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Autumn Rocket Camellia
3 Gallon / Grow Pot / Plastic
$99
$109
9% OFF
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Autumn Rocket Camellia
$99
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Autumn Rocket Camellia Information
About The Autumn Rocket Camellia
Autumn Rocket Camellia: A Vertical Vision of Blooming Elegance
Transform your garden with the striking Autumn Rocket Camellia, a compact evergreen shrub that’s as graceful as it is practical. With its narrow, upright growth habit, this beauty is perfect for smaller spaces, offering a bold vertical accent wherever you plant it.
Why You’ll Love It:
- Elegant White Blooms: In fall, creamy white, semi-double flowers burst forth, adding a touch of sophistication to your landscape when most plants are winding down.
- Space-Saving Shape: Its columnar form is perfect for tight spots, like along fences, beside entryways, or in containers on patios.
- Year-Round Appeal: Glossy, dark-green leaves provide a lush backdrop for the blooms and keep your space looking vibrant, even in the off-season.
Where It Thrives:
The Autumn Rocket loves partial shade, making it an ideal choice for dappled woodland gardens or areas with morning sun and afternoon shade. It's also happy in containers, bringing vertical interest and year-round greenery to porches and patios.
Easy Care, Maximum Impact
This low-maintenance shrub is as tough as it is lovely. Once established, it’s drought-tolerant and thrives in well-draining, slightly acidic soil. Prune lightly after blooming to maintain its tidy shape.
Make Your Garden Stand Tall
Whether you’re looking to create a privacy screen, add height to your garden design, or simply enjoy its timeless beauty, the Autumn Rocket Camellia is your go-to choice. Plant one today and watch your garden take off!
Autumn Rocket Camellia Details
Mature Height:
8-10 ft.
Mature Width:
3-4 ft.
Sunlight:
Full-Part Sun
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Botanical Name:
Camellia sasanqua 'Autumn Rocket'
Grows Well In Zones:
7-10 outdoors
Does Not Ship To:
AK, AZ, HI, OR
Growing Zones 7-10 Outdoors
(Hardy down to 10° F)
Watering Requirements
Newly planted shrubs need frequent waterings, often 2-3 times a week or daily in hot weather to establish strong roots. Established in-ground plants only need a deep soaking 1–2 times a week during dry spells. Containers always dry out faster and require daily checking, often needing a thorough watering almost every single day during the summer heat.
Sunlight Requirements
Thrives in partial shade, preferably morning sun and afternoon shade. They can tolerate full sun in cooler northern climates, but they should be shielded from intense afternoon sun in warmer southern climates to protect their leaves.
Humidity Requirements
Prefers moderate to higher humidity conditions, thriving in coastal or naturally humid environments.
Pet-Friendly Plant?
Yes, this plant is safe for homes with pets.
How and when should you fertilize camellias?
Fertilize camellias in spring after their blooming cycle finishes using an acid-forming fertilizer formulated for azaleas, rhododendrons, and camellias. You can use either a synthetic fertilizer or organic amendments like composted pine bark or well-rotted compost. Apply fertilizer sparingly 2–3 times between early spring and mid-summer, avoiding late-autumn fertilizing, which can trigger delicate new growth that gets damaged by winter cold.
How do you prune camellias for healthy growth and maximum blooms?
Prune camellias in late spring immediately after their flowers fade before new flower buds set for the next season. Trim back dead or crossing branches, thin out inner growth to improve air circulation and light penetration, and shape the shrub lightly using clean bypass pruners.
Our planters are made from the highest quality materials, and designed to complement a range of styles.
Fiberglass Planters
No Exterior Planter
Mexia
Lightweight fiberglass with a drainage hole and removable stopper
Grow Pot
Plastic container with drainage holes used by our greenhouse
Agnes
Lightweight fiberglass with a drainage hole and removable stopper
All of our plants ship in premium packaging for zero damage on arrival. Here’s what you can expect in your box on arrival:
Your Autumn Rocket Camellia
Fully rooted in a nursery pot with soil intact
Custom Protection System
Corner guards, soil stabilizer, and branch sleeves keep it secure
Pre-Watered & Ready
Each plant is watered 24 hours before it is shipped
Care Instructions Card
Survival guide for your first 30 days of growing is included
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Greenhouse Grown
Not warehouse-held.Acclimated before shipping.
Indoor Ready
Pre-conditioned to lower light conditions.
Fully Potted
Soil intact. No repotting stress.
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Free replacement within 48 hours.