Plant Database
Buttermint Camellia
Camellia × ‘Buttermint’
Buttermint Camellia is a unique and lovely Japonica variety with small, fully double, peony-form flowers in a soft, creamy buttermint yellow. This rare color in camellias is highly prized. It blooms in late winter to early spring. Its compact, slow-growing habit and unusual flower color make it a treasured specimen for collectors and a perfect choice for shaded containers or intimate garden spaces.
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Rare Buttermint Yellow Blooms: Features small, fully double, peony-form flowers in a soft, creamy yellow, a very unusual color.
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Compact & Slow-Growing: Maintains a small, manageable size over many years.
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Late Winter to Spring Bloom: Flowers from February into April.
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A Collector's Plant: Highly valued for its unique and beautiful flower color.
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Ideal for Containers & Shade Gardens: Perfect for showcasing on a patio or in a woodland garden setting.