<i>Camellia</i> x <i>williamsii</i> ‘Buttermint’ | Buttermint Camellia
DESCRIPTION
Camellia x williamsii ‘Buttermint’ is an evergreen shrub known for its exquisite, creamy white to buttery-yellow flowers that bloom in late winter to early spring. The blooms are semi-double, featuring delicate, ruffled petals with a soft, creamy white-yellow hue, often with a subtle fragrance. The glossy, dark green leaves provide a striking contrast to the light-colored flowers, enhancing their visual impact. ‘Buttermint’ is cherished for its long blooming period and the elegant, refined beauty it brings to the garden during the colder months. This variety is particularly effective as a focal point in shaded garden areas or as part of a mixed border, offering year-round interest with its persistent foliage and vibrant blooms.
DESCRIPTION
Camellia x williamsii ‘Buttermint’ is an evergreen shrub known for its exquisite, creamy white to buttery-yellow flowers that bloom in late winter to early spring. The blooms are semi-double, featuring delicate, ruffled petals with a soft, creamy white-yellow hue, often with a subtle fragrance. The glossy, dark green leaves provide a striking contrast to the light-colored flowers, enhancing their visual impact. ‘Buttermint’ is cherished for its long blooming period and the elegant, refined beauty it brings to the garden during the colder months. This variety is particularly effective as a focal point in shaded garden areas or as part of a mixed border, offering year-round interest with its persistent foliage and vibrant blooms.
DESCRIPTION
Camellia x williamsii ‘Buttermint’ is an evergreen shrub known for its exquisite, creamy white to buttery-yellow flowers that bloom in late winter to early spring. The blooms are semi-double, featuring delicate, ruffled petals with a soft, creamy white-yellow hue, often with a subtle fragrance. The glossy, dark green leaves provide a striking contrast to the light-colored flowers, enhancing their visual impact. ‘Buttermint’ is cherished for its long blooming period and the elegant, refined beauty it brings to the garden during the colder months. This variety is particularly effective as a focal point in shaded garden areas or as part of a mixed border, offering year-round interest with its persistent foliage and vibrant blooms.
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Family: Theaceae
Height: 6 to 8 feet
Width: 4 to 6 feet
Foliage color: Dark green, glossy
Flower color: Creamy white-yellow
Bloom time: Late winter to early spring
Light requirements: Partial shade to full sun
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; prune after flowering to shape
Growing zone: USDA zones 7 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees and other pollinatorsThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at Bellevue Botanical Garden.
