Camellia x 'Buttermint'
Buttermint Camellia

A graceful evergreen shrub with a dense, mounding growth habit. Flowers are slightly fragrant, small, and semi-double or formal. Petals are pale creamy yellow. Stamens are golden yellow. Blooms between C. sasanqua and C. japonica, from late winter to spring. Leaves are leathery, light green, and have finely serrated margins. Needs acidic soil, pH 5.1 - 6.0.

USDA zones: 7 - 9
Sunset zones: 4 - 9, 12, 14 - 24
Mature size: 4 - 6 feet high and wide
Light needs: filtered shade
Water needs: moderate to regular water