How often do I water Camellia White by the Gate Shrubs?

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Camellia White by the Gate a good, deep watering. This is not to be rushed. Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. For example, a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5; a three gallon pot would be 15; and so on. Check White by the Gate Camellia daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks.

What kind of mulch is best for Camellia White by the Gate?

We highly recommend that you mulch your Camellia White by the Gate with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability. Any type of mulch will do, but cypress or hardwood mulch will be of a higher quality and provide better nutrition overall as they breakdown. Mulching helps to keep weeds away that will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients. A 2 to 3-inch layer of mulch is sufficient, but remember to take care not to cover any part of the stem of the plant with mulch. It's better to leave a one-inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant.

What kind of fertilizer should I use for Camellia White by the Gate?

When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag. An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what is included in the fertilizer. Bio-tone starter fertilizer is a great starter fertilizer that provides plants with mycorrhizae fungus. It is a naturally-occurring, beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens. Bio-tone is a gardener's best friend and can help guarantee your success.

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Victory White Camellia

Camellia japonica 'Victory White'

Victory White Camellia is a pure white Japanese Camellia Type that starts blooming in January and typically continues into March. We love this camellia more than most. The golden center of the flower reminds us of the sun beginning to shine through the white clouds.

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Victory White camellia is a hardy and fast-growing camellia that can reach 8 to 10 feet tall and just as wide. It's a late-season blooming white Japanese Camellia, meaning it will bloom from late January into March.

This white flowering camellia produces peony-type blooms that contrast nicely with the shiny dark green evergreen foliage. More cold tolerant than other camellia varieties, meaning northern gardeners can enjoy this wonderful Camellia in Zone 6 when planted in areas with protection from the drying winter winds.

Victory White Camellia is a rare variety bred more than 100 years ago. If you're looking for a white camellia that isn't often seen, this gorgeous white flowering Camellia is it. We can typically secure only one crop of this plant per year from our growing partner and typically sell out of this pure white camellia by Summer.

Growzone: 6-9

Victory White Camellia Hardiness Zone 6-9

Hardiness Zone:	6-9
Mature Height:	8 to 10 Feet
Mature Width:	Up to 8 Feet
Classification:	Broad leaved evergreen shrub, late winter spring flowering
Sunlight:	Part sun to part shade
Habit:	Evergreen, densely branched
Flower Color:	Pure white flowers with yellow stamens
Foliage:	Dark green
Soil Condition:	Any well drained soil
Water Requirements:	Water well until established
Use:	Extremely attractive when used as a focal point in the mixed border, mass planting, or a specimen planting. Provides unmatched winter interest due to its flowering in the late winter

How to Care for Victory White Camellia

Be sure to read our planting instructions to ensure a healthy and happy plant for years to come!

How do I plant my Camellia White Shrub?

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Camellia White by the Gate Shrubs that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. Depending on the quality of your existing soil, you may need to add a locally-sourced compost or topsoil to the backfill soil. We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a backfill soil for White by the Gate Camellia because more times than not these products will retain entirely to much moisture and will cause the root system to rot. Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Camellia White by the Gate spread through the loose, nutrient-rich soil much easier than if you used solely the existing soil, which more times than not will be hard and compacted. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant too deep. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole.