Camellia japonica Lady Campbell (Pink Camellia) - H45 cm | Pot Ø15 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do the buds on my Camellia fall off before blooming? Three main causes: lack of water during bud formation, sudden temperature changes, or moving the plant while buds are developing. Keep its location stable from October, do not move it until after flowering, and maintain regular watering with non-calcareous water.
Why are the leaves on my Camellia turning yellow? Yellowing is almost always chlorosis caused by lime in the water or soil. Switch to rainwater or filtered water and be sure to use a potting mix for ericaceous plants (pH 5-6.5). Camellia is very sensitive to lime.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
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- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
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We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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🌸 Soft pink blooms • 🍃 Glossy evergreen foliage • 🌤️ Ideal partial shade • 💧 Regular watering • 📏 H45 cm | Pot Ø15 cm • ❄️ Hardy down to -15°C • 🐝 Bee-friendly • 🐾 Non-toxic
The Camellia japonica 'Lady Campbell', or Pink Camellia, is an outdoor evergreen shrub native to the mountainous forests of East Asia. Its soft pink semi-double flowers with golden centers bloom from February to April — when most outdoor plants are still dormant. Its glossy dark green foliage remains decorative all year round.
Compact size, hardy down to -15°C, and perfectly suited for pot cultivation, it is ideal on a balcony or terrace facing north, east, or west. Discover it in our Camellia collection and our selection of outdoor flowering plants.
Which Camellia variety to choose?
All the varieties in our catalog share the same hardiness and care — it is the color and size that distinguish them:
- Camellia japonica 'Lady Campbell' (this plant) — soft pink semi-double flowers, compact size H45 cm | Pot Ø15 cm, early blooming. The smallest and most delicate.
- Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Gem' — perfect double white flowers, medium size H65 cm. The purest and most classic.
- Camellia japonica 'Black Lace' — deep dark red flowers, medium size H65 cm. The most intense and dramatic.
- Camellia japonica 'Bonomiana' — bicolored pink and white flowers, medium size H65 cm. The most original.
The Lady Campbell is the only compact variety in our catalog — the natural choice for a balcony or terrace with limited space.
Exposure & location
The Camellia japonica naturally grows under forest cover — it prefers coolness and filtered light, and does not tolerate direct sun and dry heat well.
- Ideal exposure: partial shade — balconies or terraces facing north, east, or west.
- Avoid: direct afternoon sun that burns the leaves and causes flower buds to drop, windy locations, lime-rich soils.
- In pot: special ericaceous compost (pH 5–6.5) is essential — it is very sensitive to lime.
- Hardiness: resistant down to -15°C — protect the pot from frost with a winter cover during the first years.
Do not move it during bud formation — the slightest change in orientation or temperature can cause buds to drop before opening.
Watering & care
- Watering: regular — keep the substrate fresh and slightly moist without excess or dryness.
- Frequency: 2 to 3 times a week in summer, once a week in winter depending on rainfall.
- Water: non-calcareous water is essential — rainwater, filtered, or left to stand for 24 hours. Calcium causes leaf yellowing (chlorosis).
- Fertilizer: fertilizer for ericaceous plants in spring after flowering and in summer — never in autumn or winter.
- Pruning: light pruning after flowering to maintain a compact shape — remove faded flowers and dead branches.
- Repotting: every 2–3 years in spring into a slightly larger pot with ericaceous potting soil.
Water more generously during the flower bud formation period — lack of water at this stage is the main cause of bud drop before flowering. Check out our complete watering guide to master frequency according to the season.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
The Camellia 'Lady Campbell' is a cold-season plant — it takes over when other outdoor plants are resting, making it a strategic decorative element on a balcony or terrace.
- Solo on a balcony: in a white glazed ceramic or terracotta pot, it creates an immediate floral focal point from the end of winter. Discover our ideas in our balconies and terraces selection.
- In acid-loving plant arrangements: pair it with an Azalea or a Hydrangea — same soil requirements, complementary flowering seasons.
- Zen atmosphere: pair it with a Japanese Maple for a duo with a sober and contrasting Japanese-inspired aesthetic.
Its flowering from February to April takes over when the garden is still asleep — keep this in mind to ensure continuous color on your terrace all year round.
Verdeia tips
- Yellow leaves: check water first — chlorosis (yellowing) is almost always due to lime in the water or substrate, not a watering problem. Switch to non-calcareous water and ericaceous potting soil before making other adjustments.
- Buds falling before opening — three main causes: lack of water during bud formation, sudden temperature changes, or moving the plant while budding. Stabilize its location from October and do not move it until after flowering.
- Brown spots on flowers — caused by morning frost or excessive rain on open flowers. Protect with a light cover on very cold nights during flowering or shelter under an awning.
- Do not prune in autumn — flower buds form in autumn on the current year's wood. Pruning in autumn removes the following winter's flowers. Always prune just after flowering, in April-May.
- Honey-producing and beneficial for biodiversity — its early flowering from February to April is a valuable resource for the first pollinators emerging after winter, when few plants are still blooming.
- 🐾 Non-toxic — Camellia is safe for dogs and cats.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Camellia japonica 'Lady Campbell'
- Common name: Pink Camellia, Camellia Lady Campbell
- Family: Theaceae
- Origin: East Asia (China, Japan, Korea)
- Pot diameter: 15 cm
- Approximate height: 45 cm
- Adult size: up to 80–100 cm in a pot, 1.5–2 m in open ground
- Flowering: February to April, semi-double soft pink flowers with golden centers
- Foliage: evergreen, glossy dark green
- Exposure: partial shade — avoid direct afternoon sun
- Watering: regular — substrate fresh and slightly moist, non-calcareous water
- Soil: acidic ericaceous soil (pH 5–6.5)
- Hardiness: down to -15°C
- Care: moderate (ericaceous soil and non-calcareous water essential)
- Toxicity to animals: non-toxic
- Properties: honey-producing, evergreen, winter flowering
Each plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. The intensity of flower color and foliage density naturally vary depending on growing conditions and the season.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.