Shiba Xueshi Camellia japonica Seeds - Camellia Japonica, 5 seeds

Quantity: 5 Seeds / pack

Shiba Xueshi is a Japanese camellia (Camellia japonica), the classic evergreen shrub of southern gardens, with glossy dark-green foliage and showy winter-to-spring blooms. Grown from seed, plants develop into large shrubs or small trees 10-15 feet tall. Note: seed-grown camellias rarely come true to the parent variety, and seedlings take years to flower, making this a rewarding long-term project.

Why choose our seeds?

• Glossy evergreen shrub with winter-to-spring blooms
• Stately specimen or informal hedge with age
• A rewarding long-term growing project from seed

How to grow Shiba Xueshi Camellia japonica seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start indoors in late winter or early spring.
• Outdoors: Sow outdoors in fall in mild climates.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining seed-starting mix
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Soak seeds in warm water for 12-24 hours; do not let them dry out, and sow as soon as possible.
• Cold-stratify in the refrigerator for about 60 days, then sow 3/4 inch deep in well-drained mix.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright indirect light.
• Temperature: Warm room temperature; keep the mix evenly moist.

Germination

• Germination usually occurs within a month, but can take up to 6 months.
• Keep young plants moist and in bright, indirect light.

Transplanting

• Pot seedlings into individual containers and grow on for at least a season before planting out.
• Space garden plants 3-5 feet apart.

Care Tips

• Sun: Part shade; avoid harsh afternoon sun.
• Water: Keep consistently moist; mulch to hold moisture.
• Fertilizer: Camellias prefer acidic, humus-rich soil (around pH 5.5-6.5); feed lightly in spring.
• Prune after flowering to maintain shape; pruning is otherwise minimal.

Bloom Time:

Winter to spring on mature plants; seedlings may take 6 or more years to bloom.