Camellia japonica 'Debutante'
A popular American camellia of full peony form, Debutante was released in the early 1900's by Magnolia Gardens of South Carolina.
A medium-sized bloom of clear light pink, it blooms Early to Mid-season Bloomer (February-March).
Suffers leaf damage if planted with Eastern Exposure. Grows to be a large shrub to small tree.
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Photo Courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Flowering Shrub |
| Foliage Type |
Broadleaf Evergreen |
| Height |
6' - 10' |
| Spread |
4' - 8' |
| Shape |
Upright, Rounded |
| Primary Foliage Color |
(Glossy) Dark Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
(Glossy) Dark Green |
| Flowering Season |
Late Winter or Earliest Spring |
| Flower Color |
Baby Pink |
| Blooms |
Double Blooms |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Slow to Moderate |
| Sun Preferences |
Shade to Partial Shade (not Full Sun) |
| Water Preferences |
Average:Prepare planting area for adequate drainage. Poor drainage results in root rot.
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| Cold Hardiness Zone |
7 to 9 |
