Camellia
Camellia japonica
Also called Japanese camellia
Garden plant · ShrubsBuds drop when it goes dry in LATE SUMMER — that is when next spring's flowers are set, not when they open.
Care at a glance
- Ease
- Medium
- Water
- Every 5 daysWater the ground — water at the base, in the morning, not over the leaves.
- Light
- Part shade — morning sun scorches frosted buds
- Feed
- Every 30 days
- Humidity
- Average to high
- Hardiness
- Hardy — a cold winter RHS H5, to -15°C
- Size
- 3 m tall · 2.5 m across
- Lifecycle
- Shrub
- Origin
- Japan, Korea and eastern China
Is it safe for pets and people?
PetsSafe for pets
PeopleNot checked yet
Nobody has checked this one against a source for us yet, so treat it as unknown rather than safe.
Checked against ASPCA on 2026-08-03.
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