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LA Peppermint Camellia
3 Gallon / Grow Pot / Plastic
$99
$109
9% OFF
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LA Peppermint Camellia
$99
$109
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LA Peppermint Camellia Information
About The LA Peppermint Camellia
LA Peppermint Camellia: A Colorful Surprise in Every Bloom
Why settle for ordinary when the LA Peppermint Camellia offers a one-of-a-kind display? Each bloom is its own masterpiece, featuring a playful mix of white or soft pink petals streaked with red, solid red flowers, or even half-red, half-white combinations. No two blossoms are the same—it's like unwrapping a floral gift every time!
Features You'll Love:
- Unique Color Patterns: Each flower boasts a distinct mix of colors, ensuring your garden always feels fresh and exciting.
- Evergreen Beauty: Its glossy green foliage provides year-round charm, even when it’s not in bloom.
- Compact & Manageable: Reaches 8-10 feet tall, perfect for hedges, borders, or containers.
Why You'll Want It:
The LA Peppermint Camellia thrives in partial shade and well-draining, acidic soil. With its low-maintenance nature and disease resistance, it’s as easy to care for as it is stunning. Plus, this versatile shrub is just as happy in a container as it is in your garden bed.
Perfect for:
Transforming shady spots into a vibrant display, creating a focal point in your landscape, or adding a splash of color to patios and porches. Whether you plant it solo or mix it into a hedge, its ever-changing blooms are guaranteed to delight.
LA Peppermint Camellia Details
Mature Height:
8-10 ft.
Sunlight:
Full-Part Sun
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Botanical Name:
Camellia japonica 'LA Peppermint'
Grows Well In Zones:
7-9 outdoors
Does Not Ship To:
AK, AZ, HI, OR
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 LA Peppermint 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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Not all LA Peppermint Camellias are created equal
Greenhouse Grown
Not warehouse-held.Acclimated before shipping.
Indoor Ready
Pre-conditioned to lower light conditions.
Fully Potted
Soil intact. No repotting stress.
Damage Guarantee
Free replacement within 48 hours.