Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia

$180.00

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Size: 30cm/33cm

30cm/33cm

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Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 2m - 4m Approximately

Mature Width: 1.5m – 2.5m

Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 50 cm per year.

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia

Camellia japonica (White) is a classic evergreen shrub valued for its pure white blooms and glossy, deep green foliage that provide year-round structure and visual appeal. Flowering from late autumn to early spring, it brings seasonal interest when few other plants are in bloom, making it ideal for formal gardens, screening, hedging, or as a standout feature in shaded or filtered-light areas.

With a moderate growth rate and an upright, bushy habit, this Camellia suits garden beds, understorey planting, and containers. It thrives in part shade, prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil, and benefits from regular watering during establishment. Once mature, it requires low maintenance and performs reliably in cool to temperate climates.

They look excellent when used as a refined hedge or an elegant focal point, enhancing the subtle beauty of shaded garden spaces.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Features and Benefits

Organically certified product
Improves aeration for roots
A rich blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, Gypsum, composted coarse bark and wetting agent
Excellent to mix with heavy clay soils, an organic mixture with added gypsum which is perfect for exotic plants
Revitalises tired soils, adds nutrient and organic matter, no chemical additives, weed free
Assists in retaining moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering

Directions For Use

Water plant well at least several hours prior to planting.
Dig a hole at least twice the width of the pot and 7cm deeper than the pot.
Mix Grow Better Enriched Planting Mix with the soil that has been dug out of the hole, adding about 1/3 planting mix.
Spread a 7cm layer of improved soil in the hole and remove plant from the pot. Tease roots gently if the root ball is very firm and place plant in the planting hole. Check that pot soil is level with the surrounding soil surface level, not higher or lower.
Fill in the hole with improved soil mixture, firm down soil and water well adding Grow Better Plant Starter to final watering.

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Uses in my Garden

Screening or Privacy
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Feature Tree
Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots

Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia works in an:

Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.
Japanese Inspired – serene balance of form, foliage, and flow.
Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Is Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia Evergreen or Deciduous?

Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 2m - 4m Approximately

Mature Width: 1.5m – 2.5m

Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 50 cm per year.

Growth Rate of Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia

Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 50 cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia

Is Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia frost tolerant?

Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Does Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia Flower?

Camellia japonica (White Flowering) produces elegant pure white blooms from late winter into spring. The refined single to formal double flowers contrast beautifully against the glossy dark-green foliage, creating a classic, high-impact seasonal display during the cooler months.

Does Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Winter
Spring

Flower Type:

Semi-double

Flower Colour:

White

Is Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia an Australian Native Tree?

No

Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia is Native to Japan, Korea, and eastern China, where Camellia japonica grows naturally in forests and along shaded woodland margins.

What is the Wildlife Value of Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia ?

Its cool-season blooms supply nectar and pollen for early-season pollinators such as native bees and hoverflies, while its dense evergreen canopy offers excellent shelter for small birds. The structured branching also creates a shaded micro-habitat that supports biodiversity in protected garden settings.

How much Sunlight does Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia need?

Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

Camellia japonica (White Flowering) performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and prefers slightly acidic conditions. It may struggle in alkaline or poorly drained ground unless improved with organic matter to enhance structure and moisture balance. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the plant matures to support robust flowering and evergreen foliage health.

Is Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia Drought Tolerant?

Is Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it requires regular watering, but once established Camellia japonica develops moderate drought tolerance. It performs best with deep, occasional watering during extended dry periods and benefits from protection from hot afternoon sun to maintain flower quality and evergreen health.

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How To Plant Your Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Pot or container: A 40 to 50 centimetre wide pot suits a single specimen for courtyards, entries and balconies.

Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 50 cm per year.

Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, keep the root zone consistently moist with weekly deep watering and additional water during hot dry spells.

Mulching: Apply a 3 to 5 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone in the garden, or a thin layer of decorative pebbles in pots, keeping it clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Light tip prune in late winter to maintain shape, and remove lower branches as the tree grows to develop a clean feature trunk.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release general-purpose fertiliser in early spring and again in autumn for steady growth and consistent foliage colour.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection for scale or sooty mould in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia in Different Soil

Camellia japonica performs best in rich, well-drained loam with a slightly acidic pH and consistent moisture. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage and organic matter are managed well.

Sandy soil: Free-draining but enrich heavily with compost and mulch deeply to hold moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost, and mound slightly to lift the root zone.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent flowering.

pH: Slightly acidic preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter or pine bark to maintain levels naturally.