Daikagura Camellia japonica Starter Plant | 4L Tray-Grown Evergreen Shrub, Variegated Pink-Red-White Blooms

About This Plant

Daikagura Camellia japonica is an evergreen flowering shrub valued for peony-form flowers with variable coloration. Blooms may be carmine red with white blotches, white with pink or red edging, or solid red. The cultivar displays a natural sporting tendency, producing differently colored flowers each season.

What You Will Receive

1 live Daikagura Camellia japonica starter plant. Young tray-grown starter plant shipped without a nursery pot. Evergreen flowering shrub suitable for containers and protected garden growing. Variable red, white, and pink peony-form blooms at maturity. Secure packaging for safe arrival.

Growing Information

Common Name: Daikagura Camellia
Botanical Name: Camellia japonica 'Daikagura'
Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Young starter plant
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to dappled sun; protect from intense afternoon sun
Soil: Rich, acidic, organic, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging
Mature Height: Approximately 6–10 feet
Mature Width: Approximately 4–6 feet
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
USDA Zones: 7–9
Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tips

After arrival, pot into a suitable container with acidic, well-draining soil and keep in a protected area while it establishes. Starter plants typically require about 6–12 months of container care before permanent planting. Plants ordered November through April may arrive dormant or less active, and blooms are not guaranteed at purchase. As the plant matures, individual blooms may be solid or variegated in various red, pink, and white combinations.

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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