Camellia japonica Debutante

Common Name:
Camellia 'Debutante'

Description:
Camellia japonica 'Debutante' is a classic evergreen flowering shrub prized for its large, soft pink, peony-form blooms that create a spectacular display from late winter through spring. The flowers are fully double with delicately ruffled petals, providing a lush and elegant appearance against the backdrop of glossy, dark green foliage. This long-lived camellia is well suited to Melbourne gardens, thriving in well-drained, slightly acidic soil with protection from harsh afternoon sun and strong winds. 'Debutante' is an excellent choice for feature planting, woodland-style gardens, hedging, or large containers. Its attractive foliage provides year-round interest, while the abundant blooms bring colour and structure to the garden during the cooler months.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 2–4 m
• Width: 2–3 m

Aspect:

• Part Shade
• Full Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Winter
• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Soft pink

Key Attributes:

• Bee Attracting
• Bird Attracting
• Perennial
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Pots
• Evergreen foliage
• Excellent feature plant
• Long lived
• Suitable for woodland gardens

Toxicity:

• Generally considered non-toxic to humans, dogs and cats.

Companion Plants:

• Azalea
• Daphne
• Gardenia
• Hellebore
• Hydrangea
• Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)
• Pieris japonica
• Rhododendron
• Clivia
• Ferns