Professor Sargent Camellia japonica Starter Plant – Ruby Red Flowers, Evergreen Shrub

About This Plant

Evergreen flowering shrub Camellia japonica ‘Professor Sargent’ with glossy foliage and deep ruby-red, full, layered blooms. This starter plant is well-rooted and intended for shade to partial sun locations, ideal for woodland gardens, borders, foundations, patios, and specimen plantings.

What You Will Receive

1 live Professor Sargent Camellia japonica starter plant, well-rooted and shipped in its nursery pot. Plant height and fullness vary; mature blooms shown in photos are representative of a mature specimen under favorable conditions.

Growing Information

Common Name: Professor Sargent Camellia Botanical Name: Camellia japonica ‘Professor Sargent’ Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub Growth Stage: Well-rooted starter plant Sun Requirements: Shade to partial sun; morning sun with afternoon shade ideal Soil: Rich, acidic, moist but well-draining Watering: Moderate; maintain even moisture without waterlogging Mature Height: Approximately 8–12 feet Growth Habit: Upright, dense, and bushy Mature Spread: Approximately 6–8 feet Foliage: Glossy evergreen Flower Color: Deep ruby red Flower Form: Full, layered blooms Bloom Season: Winter to spring under favorable conditions USDA Zones: 7–10 Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tip: Keep in original nursery pot for ~30 days after arrival to acclimate. When repotting, use a container no larger than ~4 inches, allow roots to develop, then gradually move to larger pots. Maintain evenly moist, well-drained soil, and protect from harsh afternoon sun and cold winds. Bloom size and color may vary with maturity, weather, nutrition, and growing conditions.

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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