{"product_id":"white-by-the-gate-camellia-seeds","title":"White By The Gate Camellia Seeds - Camellia Japonica, 5 seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 Seeds \/ pack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite By The Gate is a classic white-flowered Japanese camellia (\u003cem\u003eCamellia japonica\u003c\/em\u003e), an evergreen shrub bearing large, pure-white, rose-like blooms against glossy dark foliage in late winter and spring. A patient gardener's project: seed-grown camellias take several years to flower, and seedlings can vary from the parent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose our seeds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, pure-white, rose-like blooms in late winter and spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossy evergreen foliage year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent long-lived shrub for foundations, hedges, and woodland edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow White By The Gate Camellia seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChoose Your Planting Method\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndoors: Sow indoors in deep pots — camellias develop a long taproot and resent being cramped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutdoors: In mild climates, sow outdoors in fall; otherwise transplant out after the last frost once seedlings are sturdy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePrepare Your Materials\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep pots or containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcidic, humus-rich, well-draining potting mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic bag with damp peat or sphagnum moss (for stratification)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray bottle for misting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSowing the Seeds\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours, then cold-stratify in damp peat in the refrigerator for about 60 days (check regularly — seeds may sprout in the bag).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow 3\/4 inch deep in moist mix; do not let seeds dry out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProvide the Right Conditions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: Bright, indirect light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: Gentle warmth, around 65–75°F (18–24°C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumidity: Keep the mix consistently damp but not wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGermination\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination is slow and irregular — usually 1–3 months, sometimes up to 6 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe patient and keep the pots evenly moist throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTransplanting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMove seedlings to larger deep pots when roots fill the container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant out after the last frost once plants are sturdy; harden off first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants 6–10 feet apart in their permanent positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun: Partial shade; shelter from harsh afternoon sun and strong winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: Keep soil consistently moist, especially the first few years; mulch to retain moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFertilizer: Feed in spring with fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePruning is rarely needed; prune lightly after flowering only to shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate winter to spring, beginning several years after sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pemdas Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48402829770958,"sku":"9089","price":3.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/5109\/8574\/files\/il_fullxfull.8169697522_pjoi.jpg?v=1790476284","url":"https:\/\/pemdasgarden.com\/products\/white-by-the-gate-camellia-seeds","provider":"Pemdas Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}