{"product_id":"professor-sargent-camellia-japonica-live-starter-plant-ruby-red-flowering-camellia","title":"Professor Sargent Camellia japonica Starter Plant – Ruby Red Flowers, Evergreen Shrub","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvergreen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Name: Professor Sargent Camellia\nBotanical Name: Camellia japonica ‘Professor Sargent’\nPlant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub\nGrowth Stage: Well-rooted starter plant\nSun Requirements: Shade to partial sun; morning sun with afternoon shade ideal\nSoil: Rich, acidic, moist but well-draining\nWatering: Moderate; maintain even moisture without waterlogging\nMature Height: Approximately 8–12 feet\nGrowth Habit: Upright, dense, and bushy\nMature Spread: Approximately 6–8 feet\nFoliage: Glossy evergreen\nFlower Color: Deep ruby red\nFlower Form: Full, layered blooms\nBloom Season: Winter to spring under favorable conditions\nUSDA Zones: 7–10\nContainer Friendly: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCare 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLive Plant Notice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review our Shipping Policy and Return \u0026amp; Refund Policy before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Hope's Exotic Tropical Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68094426284075,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/0955\/9083\/files\/Salinandari_9.52-2026-10-03T220000.867.jpg?v=1793456170","url":"https:\/\/fillianursery.com\/products\/professor-sargent-camellia-japonica-live-starter-plant-ruby-red-flowering-camellia","provider":"Fillia Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}