Mixed Color Camellia Seeds - Flower, 5 seeds

Quantity: 5 Seeds / pack

Mixed Color Camellia seeds grow into glossy evergreen shrubs with elegant, rose-like blooms in a range of colors, since each seedling flowers in its own shade. Camellias from seed are a long-term project — they are slow to germinate and slow to mature — but they reward patience with handsome foliage plants that eventually bloom. Note that seedlings do not reliably reproduce the exact flower traits of a named parent.

Why choose our seeds?

• A mix of colors — each seedling blooms in its own shade
• Glossy evergreen foliage that looks good year-round
• A rewarding long-term project for patient gardeners

How to grow Mixed Color Camellia seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Sow indoors in pots — the recommended method, since germination is slow.
• Outdoors: Sow in a sheltered, shaded cold frame in mild climates.

Prepare Your Materials

• Pots with drainage holes
• Acidic, well-draining potting mix (ericaceous-type)
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Use fresh seed if possible, and soak it in room-temperature water for about 12 hours before sowing.
• Sow about 1/2 inch deep in damp mix.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: A warm position with bright, indirect light.
• Temperature: Warm room temperature, around 68–75°F (20–24°C).
• Humidity: Keep the medium damp but not wet; good drainage is essential.

Germination

• Germination is slow — it often begins within about a month but can take up to six months.
• Do not discard the pot too soon; keep it warm and lightly moist.

Transplanting

• Pot up seedlings individually once they have several true leaves.
• Grow on in a sheltered, partly shaded spot; plant out only when well established.

Care Tips

• Sun: Partial shade; shelter from harsh afternoon sun and cold winds.
• Water: Keep soil evenly moist; camellias dislike drying out.
• Fertilizer: Feed lightly with an acid-loving-plant fertilizer during the growing season.
• Mulch to keep roots cool and moist.

Bloom Time:

Seed-grown camellias are slow to mature; first flowering typically takes several years. Mature plants bloom in their cool season, with timing varying by seedling.