Camellia japonica ‘Leslie Ann’ Live Starter Plant – 3-Inch Pot, Shade Garden Evergreen Shrub

About This Plant

Camellia japonica ‘Leslie Ann’ is an evergreen flowering shrub valued for its distinctive blooms and glossy foliage. This is a well-rooted starter plant, currently growing in a 3-inch pot, suited for shaded to partial sun gardens and protected outdoor spaces.

What You Will Receive

1 live Camellia japonica ‘Leslie Ann’ starter plant, currently in a 3-inch nursery pot. Plants are healthy and well-rooted and shipped in their pot. Plant size and fullness will vary. Bloom photo depicts a mature flower; young plants may not bloom yet.

Growing Information

Common Name: Leslie Ann Camellia
Botanical Name: Camellia japonica ‘Leslie Ann’
Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Well-rooted starter plant
Sun Requirements: Shade to partial sun; gentle morning sun preferred for young plants
Soil: Moist, well-draining, acidic soil
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged; reduce watering during winter
Mature Height: Approximately 8–12 feet
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
USDA Zones: 7–10
Container Friendly: Yes, especially while young

Care Tip

Keep the young camellia in the 3-inch pot for at least 30 days after arrival to acclimate. Avoid direct afternoon sunlight initially, then gradually increase light. Provide moist, well-draining soil and protect from cold winds. Do not move directly to a larger pot with excessive soil around the roots.

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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