Double Red Camellia japonica Seeds - Flower, 5 seeds

Quantity: 5 Seeds / pack

Double Red Camellia (Camellia japonica) is an evergreen shrub prized for its large, double red blooms that open from late winter into spring. Camellias are long-lived garden treasures for shaded borders, woodland edges, and large containers.

Why choose our seeds?

• Large, double red flowers in late winter and spring
• Glossy evergreen foliage for year-round structure
• Long-lived shrub for shaded borders and containers

How to grow Double Red Camellia japonica seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start seeds indoors in late winter; sow in deep pots for the long taproot.
• Outdoors: Sow outdoors in spring in a sheltered, shaded spot after frost danger has passed.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining potting mix
• Deep pots for the long taproot
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Soak seeds in water for 24 hours, then cold-stratify in damp medium in the refrigerator for about 60 days
• Sow about 3/4 inch deep in moist, acidic potting mix

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright, indirect light — avoid direct hot sun for seedlings
• Temperature: 59-68°F (15-20°C)

Germination

• Germination is slow — expect 1-3 months; keep the medium evenly moist throughout
• Some seeds may sprout during stratification — pot them up carefully when the root is a couple of inches long

Transplanting

• Transplant seedlings to deep containers and grow on in indirect light
• Set out in the garden after frost has passed, once plants are sturdy
• Space plants 3-5 feet apart

Care Tips

• Sun: Partial shade; shelter from harsh afternoon sun
• Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; mulch to hold moisture
• Fertilizer: Feed from spring to autumn with a fertilizer suited to acid-loving plants
• Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape
• Note: seedlings grown from seed of a named variety may vary somewhat from the parent plant

Bloom Time:

Late winter through spring.