Debutante Camellia
Camellia japonica 'Debutante'
SKU
01704
Abundant, large, light pink, peony-style blooms are a delightful contrast to the glossy, dark green leaves. Perfect for milder regions, and one of the earliest to bloom. Mass in foundation plantings or use as an accent in lightly shaded beds or patio containers. Evergreen.
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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 |
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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. |
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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8 - 10

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