Camellia japonica ‘Bonanza’ – Live Rooted Starter Plant in Pot | Evergreen Shrub, Shade to Partial Sun

About This Plant

Camellia japonica ‘Bonanza’ is an evergreen flowering shrub prized for its distinctive blooms and glossy foliage. This is a well-rooted starter plant shipped in its original pot, suitable for shade to partial sun and for planting in garden beds, woodland landscapes, patios, or containers. Growth is slow to moderate with mature height ~8–12 ft and width ~6–8 ft, depending on growing conditions.

What You Will Receive

1 healthy rooted Camellia japonica ‘Bonanza’ starter plant, shipped in its original pot. Well-rooted young plant with unique flowering variety and evergreen foliage. Carefully packaged for safe arrival.

Growing Information

Common Name: Camellia japonica ‘Bonanza’
Botanical Name: Camellia japonica
Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Well-rooted starter plant
Sun Requirements: Shade to partial sun; gentle morning sun with afternoon shade preferred
Soil: Moist, well-draining, acidic soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
Mature Height: Approximately 8–12 feet
Mature Width: Approximately 6–8 feet
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
USDA Zones: 7–10
Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tip

Keep this young Camellia in its original pot while it establishes. Avoid direct, intense sunlight initially. Gradually introduce more sun over several weeks, with full morning sun and light afternoon shade ideal. Keep soil evenly moist and well-drained; do not overwater. Do not transplant into a larger container than 4 inches for at least 6 months to prevent stress from excess moisture.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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