Buttermint Camellia

Buttermint Camellia

5 Gallon
$149.00
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Buttermint Camellia

Camellia x ‘Buttermint’

A compact, slow-growing Japonica camellia with rare and beautiful buttermint yellow double flowers.

$149.00
Container sizeSize guide 5 Gallon

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Description

Buttermint Camellia is a unique and lovely Japonica variety with small, fully double, peony-form flowers in a soft, creamy buttermint yellow. This rare color in camellias is highly prized. It blooms in late winter to early spring. Its compact, slow-growing habit and unusual flower color make it a treasured specimen for collectors and a perfect choice for shaded containers or intimate garden spaces.

  • Rare Buttermint Yellow Blooms: Features small, fully double, peony-form flowers in a soft, creamy yellow, a very unusual color.

  • Compact & Slow-Growing: Maintains a small, manageable size over many years.

  • Late Winter to Spring Bloom: Flowers from February into April.

  • A Collector's Plant: Highly valued for its unique and beautiful flower color.

  • Ideal for Containers & Shade Gardens: Perfect for showcasing on a patio or in a woodland garden setting.

Quick Facts

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  • Mature height: 4–6 ft
  • Mature spread: 4–6 ft

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  • Features:Elliptic, leathery leaves with pointed tips and serrated edges in deep green. Profuse double peony-form flowers in creamy white with buttery centers and wavy petals bloom from late winter through spring, emitting a delicate fragrance.
  • Growth Rate: Slow
  • Light Needs: Part sun to shade
  • Key Advantages:Early season blooms (February–May),Naturally dense, rounded form,Shade-tolerant flowering shrub,Low maintenance requirements
  • Soil Requirement: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5–6.5)
  • Landscape Uses:Woodland garden borders,Formal low hedges,Asian-inspired gardens,Patio containers

Faqs

Q: Is the yellow color stable?
A: The creamy yellow color is its natural hue. It may appear more ivory in some lights. It is not a bright yellow but a soft, pastel tone.

Q: Does it require special care?
A: It requires the same care as other C. japonica camellias: acidic soil, consistent moisture, good drainage, and protection from hot afternoon sun. Its rarity does not equate to difficulty.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

Local delivery across the Bay Area — and beyond.

San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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