Camellia Plants

Why choose Camellia plants to send as gifts

Camellias are more than just seasonal flowerers. They’re evergreen treasures that bring structure, colour, and elegance to gardens and containers. Whether you choose Camellia japonica, Camellia sasanqua, or a more unusual variety, each plant offers glossy foliage and striking blooms that will reward.

Camellia Varieties

Originating in the Himalayas, Camellias have been treasured by gardeners and carefully bred over hundreds of years to provide the fabulous range of different coloured flowers, habits and flowering seasons we find today.

Need some help choosing the best variety?

Camellia Japonica

The camellia japonica is known as the common camellia, and provides beautiful, rose like flowers from pure white to deep red.

Camellia japonicas typically bloom late winter to spring, and thrives in partial shade (avoiding hot sun). Like all camellias this variety like their roots damp, so choose a spot that isn’t too free draining and water well in summer if you are keeping in a pot.

Camellia Sasanqua

As an autumn-flowering plant, the camellia sasanqua offers cheer through the dullest days of autumn with small, neat leaves and bright flowers.

The sasanqua variety thrives in similar conditions to the Camellia japonicas, partial shade and a nice damp spot but is more compact so a great choice for smaller gardens or growing in a pot on a patio.

Camellia Ackerman

The camellia ackerman is another great autumn-flowering plant. Bred to flower profusely but with smaller delicate flowers, these are lovely and more unusual variety – great for pots and borders.

Camellia Sinensis

The tea plant, camellia sinensis is an evergreen plant with simple, glossy leaves and beautiful clusters of pure white flowers that bloom from late summer.

This is the same variety that is used commercially to make both black and green tea and once established it can be great fun to have a go and making your own brew from the leaves.

Like all camellias they don’t like alkaline soils but otherwise they are surprisingly easy going and will thrive in a range of soils. Just keep the soil damp, particularly when grown in a pot and choose a position out of direct sunlight.

Occasion themed Camellias

Our Happy Birthday Camellias (Camellia japonica) are a popular plant gift for a birthday. Their blousy pink blooms bring colour in the darked parts of the year. For anniversaries, choose Silver, Golden or Ruby Anniversary Camellias (Camellia japonica) to celebrate these milestone occasions. Each plant will be presented gift wrapped and delivered with an attractive pot and a greetings card with your personal message.

Care Tips That Help Camellias Thrive

• Planting & positioning: Camellias are easy going, outdoor plants – they do not like to be kept indoors. Find a partial or dappled shaded position in the garden that is sheltered from strong winds and early morning sun.
• Soil & acidity: It is a popular myth that you must only use ericaceous or acid soils for Camellias. Although they prefer slightly ericaceous and acid soils, Camellias will cope well in most soils except chalk and very alkaline conditions. They will be very happy planted in a good container peat-free compost and even garden soil.
• Watering: Camellias kept in pots don’t like to get too dry. Keep soil evenly moist (especially during summer) making sure excess water can freely drain away as waterlogged soil can cause leaf drop.
• Pests: Camellias kept outdoors don’t tend to suffer to much from pests but if you do notice any critters, you can read more on what to do on our plant pest treatment page.
• Container culture: Many camellias do well in pots, and they are usually grateful for a repot in the spring, but you can also report in summer or early autumn, just not the winter.

Camellia Plant Delivery

At Plants4Presents, we offer UK-wide delivery with the following options:

• Next day delivery if ordered by 3pm.
• Free delivery on orders over £50 for both next-day delivery and standard delivery.
• Delivery for orders under £50 is £6 for both next-day delivery and standard delivery.
• All our plants arrive beautifully wrapped and boxed with the option of a full size handwritten greeting card.

All our plants are sent using reliable overnight delivery services, ensuring they arrive fresh and beautiful. All shipping and delivery information is available on our website; however, if you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Camellias suitable for gifting?

Yes, they make excellent gifts for patios, borders, and terraces, with glossy foliage and vibrant blooms.

How is the plant packaged for delivery?

Plants are carefully gift wrapped in recyclable craft paper and boxed to protect flowers and foliage during transit - so they arrive as beautiful as they left our plant nursery.

Are Camellias easy to grow for beginners?

Yes! They are hardy and long-lived and will grow on slowly year after year with very little care.

Can I schedule delivery for a specific date?

Yes, you can choose the exact date for delivery during checkout—ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, or special occasions.

How do I care for my camellia plant?

All our plants are delivered with a full set of easy to follow care instructions and of course we’re always at the end of the phone if you ever need any extra help.