Evergreen Shrub – Buttermint Camellia

Buttermint camellia 

Botanical name: camellia x ‘buttermint’

Beginner friendly?: moderate

Average size at maturity: 6 ft in height with a spread of 4 ft 

Bloom time: winter/early spring 

Hardy zone: zones 7-10 

Flower color: white/yellow/cream 

Foliage color: green 

Growth rate: grows at least 1 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the late spring, once the winter/early spring season blooms have fallen 

Propagation methods: propagate with semi-new wood cuttings in the summer months 

Landscape use: shade garden, container patio plant, 

Special features: fragrant foliage, 

Light needs: 2 hours of sun per day

Watering instructions: allow the top 3 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : feed with a slow-release, acid-loving formula once a year in the early spring, before new growth begins to emerge 

Best time to plant: spring or fall

Best type of soil: loam or clay 

Companion plants: hellebores, impatiens, hydrangeas, bugleweed, ferns 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no