Kick Off Camellia japonica – Live Starter Plant in 3-Inch Pot | Rare Bicolor Evergreen Shrub

About This Plant

Kick Off Camellia japonica is an evergreen flowering shrub valued for its rare bicolor blooms. This starter plant features glossy evergreen foliage and an upright, dense, bushy growth habit. Flower color can vary with growing conditions, and mature plants typically reach 8–12 feet in height with a 6–8 foot width.

What You Will Receive

1 live Camellia japonica ‘Kick Off’ starter plant, growing in a 3-inch nursery pot. The plant is healthy and well-rooted and shipped in its original pot to protect the root system. As a young starter plant, height and fullness may vary. Photos show mature bloom potential under ideal conditions.

• Rare bicolor flowering variety
• Evergreen ornamental shrub
• Shipped securely in its nursery pot

Growing Information

• Common Name: Kick Off Camellia
• Botanical Name: Camellia japonica ‘Kick Off’
• Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
• Growth Stage: Well-rooted starter plant
• Sun Requirements: Partial shade to partial sun
• Soil: Rich, acidic, moist, well-draining soil
• Watering: Keep evenly moist but never waterlogged
• Foliage: Glossy evergreen
• Flower Color: Bicolor; may vary with growing conditions
• Growth Habit: Upright, dense, and bushy
• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
• Mature Height: 8–12 feet
• Mature Width: 6–8 feet
• USDA Zones: 7–10
• Cold Wind Protection: Recommended
• Container Friendly: Yes, with appropriate container sizing as it grows
• Outdoor Friendly: Yes

Care Tips

Keep the plant in its original 3-inch pot for at least 30 days after arrival to acclimate. Avoid intense direct sunlight initially; gradually introduce to brighter conditions, preferring morning sun with light afternoon shade. Maintain evenly moist, well-drained soil and protect developing buds from cold winds.

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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