Sea Foam Camellia – Creamy White Blooms, Evergreen Elegance

Late-Winter Blooms When Your Garden Needs Them Most

The Sea Foam Camellia is one of those rare plants that earns its place in the garden year-round — glossy evergreen foliage in summer and fall, then a breathtaking flush of creamy white, peony-form blooms just when winter feels longest. It's the kind of plant neighbors stop to ask about.

Why Gardeners Choose Sea Foam Camellia

• Showstopping Blooms: Large, fully double flowers in soft white with a hint of cream — elegant enough for formal gardens, relaxed enough for cottage landscapes.
• Evergreen Year-Round: Deep, glossy dark-green foliage keeps borders and screens lush through every season.
• Shade Tolerant: One of the few flowering shrubs that genuinely thrives in partial to full shade — perfect for those tricky north-facing beds or under tree canopies.
• Versatile Form: Use it as a specimen plant, privacy screen, border anchor, or train it into a small standard tree for a sculptural focal point.
• Container-Friendly: Grows beautifully in large pots on shaded patios or porches, bringing refined color to spaces where little else will bloom.

Hardiness & Climate

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 7–9 outdoors. In Zone 6, grow in a container and overwinter in a cool, frost-free space.
• Cold Tolerance: Hardy to approximately 0–10°F (–18 to –12°C) with proper siting and mulching.
• Bloom Time: Late winter to early spring (typically January–March depending on your climate).

Planting & Care Guide

• Sunlight: Partial shade to full shade; avoid harsh afternoon sun, which can scorch foliage and bleach blooms.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during the first growing season. Established plants are moderately drought-tolerant.
• Soil: Slightly acidic, well-draining soil (pH 5.5–6.5). Amend with peat or compost if needed.
• Mulching: Apply 2–3 inches of mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.
• Fertilizing: Feed with an acid-forming fertilizer (azalea/camellia formula) in spring after blooming ends.
• Pruning: Minimal pruning needed — shape lightly right after bloom to avoid cutting next season's buds.

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Ships as a healthy 3 Gallon container plant. Grown and shipped by Live Good Logistics.