{"product_id":"lemon-drop-camellia-camellia-japonica-lemon-drop","title":"Lemon Drop Camellia - Camellia japonica 'Lemon Drop'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLemon Drop Camellia (\u003cem\u003eCamellia japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lemon Drop') is a dark, glossy evergreen shrub, about 2m high and 1.8m wide, with medium-small semi-double or anemone flowers in cream to pale yellow. The petals fade almost white at the edge and soften to pale yellow at the centre. It makes a refined hedge or feature shrub, best in sheltered cool climate gardens or in dappled shade in warmer ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft cream and pale yellow flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The colour is gentle rather than bright lemon, fading almost white towards the edge of each petal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark glossy leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The deep green foliage sets the pale flowers off and looks smart all year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo flower forms.\u003c\/strong\u003e The blooms are semi-double or anemone form, which gives a slightly different look from the usual full double camellia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA refined hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upright, dense habit makes a smart ornamental hedge at around 2m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost tolerant once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e Japonicas cope with cool climates, and this one tolerates frost once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedges and screens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row for a dark green evergreen hedge with pale flowers. Expect it to take some seasons to close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA feature in a sheltered spot.\u003c\/strong\u003e The soft colour suits a shaded courtyard or the shelter of a wall, where the pale blooms glow against dark leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows well in a large container, which gives you the option of moving it into the shade of a verandah in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lemon Drop Camellia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunny or partly shaded, with morning or afternoon sun, and sheltered from strong wind. It is happiest in sheltered cool climate gardens, and in warmer districts dappled shade is best. Established plants tolerate frost, so it suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in well drained soil prepared with mulch. Camellias prefer an acidic soil, so avoid lime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly for the first 12 weeks or until established, then keep the soil evenly moist through dry spells. Feed with a camellia specific fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to shape the plant. Pruning later in the year removes the buds for next season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Lemon Drop Camellia as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 300mm pots singly. Tubes are the economical start for a hedge, while a 300mm plant gives a head start where you want a feature shrub. Plants travel upright and settle in within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubes come from our grower and are not always in supply. When none are available the tube shows as sold out here, and the notify button on this page emails you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camellias\"\u003eBrowse our full camellia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-cool-climates\"\u003ePlants for cool climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eBest hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-everything-about-camellia-bushes\"\u003eCamellia bushes: varieties, growing and care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat colour are the flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft cream to pale yellow, almost white at the petal edges. They are gentle rather than bright yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should I plant it in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn dappled shade and out of hot wind. Morning sun with afternoon shade suits it well in warmer gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamellias are not considered toxic to cats and dogs, so it is an easy choice for a family garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790229733695,"sku":"CAM-JAP-LEMOND-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":67790229799231,"sku":"CAM-JAP-LEMOND-300MM","price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/lemon-drop-camellia-camellia-japonica-lemon-drop.jpg?v=1792196958","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/lemon-drop-camellia-camellia-japonica-lemon-drop","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}