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The Camellia Plant Gift
Camellia japonica – Evergreen Flowering Camellia Plant
£34.99
Next day delivery is available Just order before 11 am Mon to Fri.
12 Month Warranty This The Camellia Plant Gift comes with a 12 Month Warranty to make sure your recipient is completely happy.
A camellia gift that flowers with quiet elegance
The Camellia Plant Gift (Camellia japonica) is a thoughtful way to send beauty that lasts beyond the moment. Known for its graceful blooms and glossy evergreen leaves, the camellia has long symbolised admiration, gratitude and enduring affection.
Each plant produces beautifully formed flowers that open slowly, bringing colour and calm through the cooler months of the year when many gardens are resting. It is a gift that feels considered and something to enjoy now and watch return year after year.
Why a camellia makes a meaningful gift
Camellias have been treasured in gardens for centuries for their elegant flowers and rich green foliage. Their blooms appear early in the season, often from late winter into spring, offering welcome colour when it is most needed.
Choose from three classic colours, each carrying its own quiet meaning:
- Red camellia – love, admiration and deep appreciation
- Pink camellia – gratitude and gentle affection
- White camellia – purity, remembrance and respect
Who this plant is perfect for
- Birthdays and thoughtful thank you gifts
- Mother’s Day and spring celebrations
- A housewarming gift for a new garden
- Someone who enjoys elegant flowering shrubs
- Gardeners who appreciate evergreen plants with seasonal blooms.
Size and growing details
- Plant type: Evergreen flowering shrub
- Pot size: 3L pot
- Supplied height: Approximately 40–60cm
- Position: Partial shade or sheltered sun
- Soil: Acidic, moisture-retentive soil (ericaceous)
- Flowers: Late winter to spring
- Foliage: Evergreen glossy leaves year round.
Growing and care
Camellias thrive in a sheltered spot with dappled shade and slightly acidic soil. They grow beautifully in garden borders and can also be enjoyed in large containers on patios or terraces.
With the right conditions, a camellia will become a long-lived garden companion, producing elegant blooms each year while its evergreen foliage keeps structure and colour through every season.
Delivered with care
Your camellia plant arrives beautifully gift wrapped and ready to present. Simply add a personalised greetings card and select your preferred delivery date at checkout.
Every plant includes our MyTree™ care guidance, helping your recipient nurture their gift and enjoy its flowers for many seasons to come.
Sending their The Camellia Plant Gift
Sending their The Camellia Plant Gift
A beautifully wrapped gift delivered via tracked courier to any address in Great Britain, with free delivery for Members or from £7.99 Premium (chosen day) or £3.99 Standard.
What they'll receive with their The Camellia Plant Gift
What they'll receive with their The Camellia Plant Gift
How their gift arrives
Shipped in
3 litre pot
Pot size
Dark green Tree2mydoor gift box and protective clam.
Choosing the best delivery day for their gift
Our delivery advice
For peace of mind, we suggest selecting a delivery date one day before their special occasion.
Deliveries take place from Tuesday to Saturday, and some locations require two working days, so choosing an earlier date helps ensure their gift arrives relaxed, healthy and ready to enjoy.
You choose the delivery day at checkout and we’ll prepare and deliver their gift with care.
Add an accompanying personal message
Card Details
Add a free personalised message to their gift, printed and included with the order so they know exactly who it’s from.
You can also add a greetings card to make their gift extra special. Your message is printed inside in a handwriting-style font for a thoughtful, personal touch.
Our greetings cards are designed in-house and printed in the UK on quality card stock (A6 size), chosen to complement a living gift.
Once you’ve added their gift to the cart, we’ll guide you to our greetings card collection. Choose a card, add your message, and we’ll include it with their gift, ready to be opened on arrival.
You don’t need to choose a card until after the gift is in your cart.
Their The Camellia Plant Gift at a glance
Their The Camellia Plant Gift at a glance
Plant Type
Bushy, rounded evergreen shrub with dense glossy foliage.
Ultimate Height
Typically 2–4 metres if planted in the ground. Smaller when grown in containers.
Caring for their The Camellia Plant Gift
Brought to you by MyTree (our aftercare warranty team)
Caring for their The Camellia Plant Gift
Brought to you by MyTree (our aftercare warranty team)
Best Soil?
Acidic, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Ericaceous compost if grown in containers.
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained. Avoid waterlogged soil and allow the surface to dry slightly between watering.
Sun Strength
Partial shade or gentle morning sun.
Perfect Location
Garden borders with acidic soil, woodland-style gardens, or large patio containers.
Light Level
Bright light or partial shade. Avoid strong afternoon sun and harsh winter morning sun.
Humidity
Moderate humidity. Prefers moist air and sheltered garden conditions.
Temperature
Cool to mild conditions, ideally 7–18°C. Protect flower buds from hard frost.
Don’t worry, it’s straightforward to look after, plus benefit from support and guidance with our MyTree warranty and aftercare service.
The Camellia Plant Gift Features
Evergreen leaves with colourful flowers
Bright springtime buds and blooms
Perfect for small gardens
Camellias are a great addition to small gardens
Early Spring Colour
Camellias Bloom in March and April