Camellia japonica
'Debutante'
Debutante Camellia
Family |
Theaceae |
Genus |
Camellia |
Species |
japonica |
Cultivar |
'Debutante' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
Synonyms |
Camellia japonica 'Sarah C. Hastie' |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
8-10 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
9 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H2- H5 |
Temperature (°C) |
-17.7-1.7 |
Temperature (°F) |
0-35 |
Height |
1- 2 m |
Spread |
1-2 m |
Cultivation |
Best grown in part shade, with consistently moist, acidic soils. Prefers organically rich soil or mulch. |
Shape |
Large round head. |
Growth |
Slow |
Leaf Description |
Glossy, light green to dark green. |
Flower Description |
Showy, peony-style flower. Colours ranging from white to light pink. |
Notable Specimens |
Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
Propagation |
Grown from cuttings. |