{"product_id":"otome-camellia-japonica-live-starter-plant-highly-variable-bloom-evergreen-shrub-elegant-ornamental-camellia","title":"Otome Camellia Japonica Live Starter Plant | Highly Variable Bloom Evergreen Shrub | Elegant Ornamental Camellia","description":"\u003cp\u003eOtome Camellia Japonica\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCamellia japonica | Evergreen Flowering Shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBring timeless elegance and unique floral beauty to your landscape with this stunning Otome Camellia Japonica Live Starter Plant. Admired for its highly variable blooms, glossy evergreen foliage, and refined ornamental appearance, this camellia creates a luxurious focal point in shade gardens and sophisticated landscape designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing includes:\u003cbr\u003e\n🌿 1 Healthy Starter Plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\u003cbr\u003e\n🌸 Cottage gardens\u003cbr\u003e\n🏡 Shade garden landscapes\u003cbr\u003e\n🌿 Ornamental foundation plantings\u003cbr\u003e\n✨ Rare plant collections\u003cbr\u003e\n🦋 Pollinator-friendly gardens\u003cbr\u003e\n🌳 Evergreen landscape borders\u003cbr\u003e\n💐 Elegant flowering shrub displays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e✅ Plant Name: Otome Camellia\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Botanical Name: Camellia japonica\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Category: Starter Plant \/ Live Plant\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Quantity: 1 Starter Plant\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Plant Type: Evergreen Flowering Shrub\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Flower Feature: Highly Variable Blooms\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Foliage: Glossy Deep Green Evergreen Leaves\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Mature Height: Approximately 6–12 Feet\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Growth Habit: Upright Bushy Shrub\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Filtered Sun\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Bloom Season: Late Winter through Spring\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Pollinator Friendly: Yes\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⭐ Additional Variety Information\u003cbr\u003e\nYou will receive (1) healthy, well-rooted Camellia japonica starter plant shipped in its pot. The second photo shows the typical size range of the plants available. Plants may arrive smaller or larger than those pictured, but all are healthy, well-rooted, and currently growing in 3-inch pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImportant Note:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a young starter plant. Listing photos may show more mature plants for reference. Actual plant size and appearance may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe strongly recommend leaving the plant in its original pot for at least 30 days after arrival to help it adjust and recover from shipping stress. After that, transplant only into a 4-inch pot and allow the plant to outgrow that container before moving it to a larger pot or planting it in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDo not place this young plant in direct sunlight. Gradually introduce it to more sunlight over several weeks as it matures. Camellias prefer morning sun with light afternoon shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a hard-to-find Camellia japonica variety not commonly available in stores.\u003cbr\u003e\nMature size is approximately 8–12 feet tall and 6–8 feet wide. Suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 7–10.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlace the plant in a protected location away from cold winds to help protect buds and flowers.\u003cbr\u003e\n=============\u003cbr\u003e\nWhy Gardeners Love Otome Camellia\u003cbr\u003e\nOtome Camellias are treasured for their elegant blooms and beautiful flower variations that create unique seasonal displays. Their rich evergreen foliage and refined ornamental form make them highly desirable for collectors and sophisticated garden landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Highly variable decorative blooms\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Elegant evergreen foliage\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Beautiful cool-season flowering shrub\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Excellent shade garden plant\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Rare ornamental camellia variety\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Luxurious landscape focal point\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Long-lived ornamental shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for:\u003cbr\u003e\n✨ Shade gardens\u003cbr\u003e\n✨ Foundation plantings\u003cbr\u003e\n✨ Woodland landscapes\u003cbr\u003e\n✨ Japanese-inspired gardens\u003cbr\u003e\n✨ Accent shrub displays\u003cbr\u003e\n✨ Collector plantings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 Plant in rich well-draining acidic soil\u003cbr\u003e\n🌱 Prefers partial shade or filtered sunlight\u003cbr\u003e\n🌱 Water regularly during establishment\u003cbr\u003e\n🌱 Mulch to retain moisture and protect roots\u003cbr\u003e\n🌱 Protect from harsh afternoon sun\u003cbr\u003e\n🌱 Evergreen and low-maintenance once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Packaging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYour starter plant is carefully packaged to help maintain moisture, freshness, and healthy transplant success during shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrepared with care by:\u003cbr\u003e\n🌿 Edelweiss Nature Co\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSingle shipping fee — add as many items and varieties as you want.\u003cbr\u003e\nBuyers receive maximum benefit because they only pay shipping once regardless of how many plant varieties or quantities are purchased. Combine multiple flower seeds, shrubs, herbs, vegetables, trees, and live plants in one order to maximize savings and build your dream garden collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Edelwess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52398872887428,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/il_fullxfull.8093770756_jco2.jpg?v=1782579593","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/otome-camellia-japonica-live-starter-plant-highly-variable-bloom-evergreen-shrub-elegant-ornamental-camellia","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}