Camellia Premium

About this plant

Camellia × 'Buttermint' is a stunning evergreen shrub celebrated for its large, creamy yellow flowers that unfurl from late winter to early spring, offering a welcome splash of color when other plants are dormant. Its dense, glossy green leaves provide year-round visual interest and a sophisticated backdrop to its show-stopping blossoms. This camellia selection is a testament to horticultural excellence, exhibiting both vigor and exceptional bloom quality. Ideal for creating a sophisticated garden focal point, a lush hedge, or an impressive specimen planting, 'Buttermint' thrives in a variety of landscape settings. Its refined appearance makes it a perfect choice for foundation plantings, woodland gardens, or even as a container plant on a patio or terrace, bringing elegance to any outdoor space. At A Cut Above, we understand the desire for plants that not only look beautiful but also perform reliably. Camellia × 'Buttermint' embodies this philosophy, offering a combination of ornamental appeal, hardiness, and relatively easy care, ensuring a rewarding experience for both novice and seasoned gardeners.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Prefers well-drained, acidic soil rich in organic matter. Mulch annually to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Protect from harsh afternoon sun, especially in warmer climates. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.