Debutante Camellia
Camellia japonica 'Debutante'
SKU
1704
Abundant, large, light pink, peony style blooms make a delightful contrast to the glossy, dark green leaves. A valued plant in the milder regions of the U.S. One of the earliest to bloom. Early season bloomer.Evergreen. Slow growing 6 to 8 ft. tall and wide, larger with age. Filtered sun.Cutting grown.
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8 - 10 Change
Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | kuh-MEE-lee-uh juh-PON-ih-kuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slowly reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall and wide; larger with age. |
| Bloom Time | Winter to Early Spring |
| Design Ideas | Be sure to keep this beauty in viewing distance in patio beds, containers or decorating the foundation plantings around your house.; Great as an espalier to cover walls. If set back in a woodland setting, plant in mass and complement with low growing perennials. A wonderful specimen in Asian gardens. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Hedge, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade |
| Soil Needs | Azalea & Camellia Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Shade Loving, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest, Pet Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
| Key Feature | Beautiful Winter Flowers |
Provide organically rich, well-drained, acidic soil. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed with an acid fertilizer after flowering.
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