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Southern Living 2.5 -Quart Early Wonder Camellia Flowering Shrub with Pink Blooms 1 -Pack

Name: Southern Living 2.5 -Quart Early Wonder Camellia Flowering Shrub with Pink Blooms 1 -Pack
Brand: Southern Living
SKU: 5016094011
Rating: 4.6 (38 reviews)

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The Early Wonder Camellia is a gorgeous new selection from the Southern Living Plant Collection. This Camellia variety produces stunning formal double blooms, lavender-pink in color. These flowers appear in Fall, earlier than other Camellia japonica varieties, hence the name Early Wonder. The foliage is consistently dark green and evergreen. Each leaf is leathery and glossy, with a light serration on the edge. At maturity, this pink blooming camellia shrub reaches 6 ft. to 8 ft. tall and 4 ft. to 6 ft. W. It's ideal for an accent, privacy planting or along a property line. The Early Wonder Camellia bushes are hardy from USDA Zones 7-9. It needs 3-hours to 4-hours of direct sun or all-day filtered sun to thrive. Plant in slightly acidic, rich soil with good drainage for best results. Water your new camellia plantings 2 to 3 times per week for the first growing season. Fertilize in spring with a slow-release acidic plant fertilizer. We recommend applying 3 in. to 4 in. of mulch around the base of the plant as well. They are not guaranteed to be in bloom on arrival.

Early wonder camellias flower with wonderful pink blooms that emerge in late fall to early winter
Evergreen flowering shrub with glossy green foliage with an upright growth habit
These camellia bushes grow best in slightly acidic soil with good drainage
Reaches 6-8 ft tall at maturity making it ideal for a tall hedge or privacy screen
Grows and flowers best in part sun, needing 3-hours to 4-hours of direct sun or all-day filtered sun
Water 2-times to 3-times per week for the first growing season
Hardy in USDA Zones 7-9
Ships from Alabama; customers beyond the south eastern United States should consider placing orders from fall to early spring to avoid heat damage during transit
If you're working on a big landscape project, consider ordering 1-2 plants to ensure that the Early Wonder Camellia shrubs that are currently being shipped meet your specifications before placing the order for the entire project

Plant Type
Spreading Plant	No	Fragrant	No
Flowering	Yes	Common Name	Early Wonder Camellia
Plant Family	Camellia	Bloom Color Family	Pink
Tropical Plant	No	Botanical Name	Camellia japonica 'Early Autumn'
Package Quantity	1	Plant Package Type	Pot
Type	Flowering

Plant Care
Minimum Spacing (Feet)	3	Use Location	Outdoor
Water Requirements	Twice a week	Light Requirements	Part sun
Plant Maintenance Level	Low

Dimensions
Mature Height (Feet)	8	Shipping Height of Plant (Feet)	.75
Mature Width (Feet)	6	Number of Plants Included	1
Planter Height (Inches)	6	Shipping Width of Plant (Feet)	.5
Planter Width (Inches)	6

Features
Insect Resistance	No	Attracts Butterflies	Yes
Drought Tolerance	No	Attracts Hummingbirds	Yes
Attracts Pollinators	Yes	Deer-Resistant	No
Safer For Pets	No	Growth Habit	Upright
Blooming Season	Fall to Winter	Unit of Measure Quantity	2.5
Unit of Measure	Quart(s)

Growing Zone
Zone 7	Yes	Zone 9	Yes
Zone 8	Yes

Warranty
Warranty	90-day

Certifications
CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning(s)	No

Miscellaneous
isThisALiveNurseryItem	Yes	UNSPSC	10161500

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no blooms 3 months

ernieJune 17, 2026
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Take out of box immediately for best results.

Would Recommend

Plant was packaged very securely and well watered.

SupplyncApril 5, 2026
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Awesome plant 👌

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This was my first time ordering a plant/shrub from Lowe's. I was was impressed on how my plant arrived to my house. The plant was fresh and ready to re-plant to a bigger container!!

PeterApril 5, 2026
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Early Wonder Camellia

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Camellia was sent from Alabama to California. It arrived in good shape. The plant is smaller than expected. Next time I will order plants in 1 to 2+ gal size. One leaf had holes. Looks like eaten by bugs. Hope the soil and plant are bug-free. I placed the camellia in part-sun. Have not planted in the ground yet. Allowing it to acclimate to its new environment. New leaves are coming up which tells me the plant is healthy.

JPSFApril 1, 2026
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Camelia plant

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Plant was fine, but it was a little late I am thinking because of bad weather. Great price and it is growing well.

NormatpeMarch 30, 2026
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Beautiful Plants

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I really liked how healthy all six plants that we ordered looked. I also really appreciated how carefully they were shipped.

JMaddMarch 27, 2026
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Be sure to give it proper room to grow.

Would Recommend

Ordered this camellia to be shipped, received it on second day. It came in great shape and a nice size. It has been in the ground now for one week and has new growth on all branches. Very satisfied.

JerryMarch 16, 2026
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