Camellia japonica 'Debutante' (Debutante Camellia)

Botanical Information

FamilyTheaceae
GenusCamellia
Speciesjaponica
Cultivar'Debutante'
SynonymsCamellia japonica 'Sarah C. Hastie'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
Origin'Debutante' was cultivated at the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens in Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8-10
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone9
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH2- H5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-17.7-1.7
Temperature (°F)0-35
Height1- 2 m
Spread1-2 m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November, December

Description and Growing Information

ShapeLarge round head.
PropagationGrown from cuttings.
CultivationBest grown in part shade, with consistently moist, acidic soils. Prefers organically rich soil or mulch.
Notable SpecimensBok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Leaf DescriptionGlossy, light green to dark green.
Flower DescriptionShowy, peony-style flower. Colours ranging from white to light pink.

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