Debutante Pink Camellia Japonica - 3 Gallon Pot

Debutante Camellia Japonica Camellia japonica 'Debutante' Plant Details USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 7a-10b Find Your Zone Plant Type: Evergreen Flowering Shrub Species: Japonica (Winter, Spring blooming) Height at Maturity: 8-15' depending on pruning Width at Maturity: 8-15' depending on pruning Spacing: 6-8' for solid hedge; 16'+ for space between plants Flower Color: Light Pink Flower Size: Large, 4-5" Flowering Period: Late Winter, Early Spring Flower Type: Fully Double / Peony Fragrant Flowers: No Foliage Color: Dark Green Fragrant Foliage: No Berries: No Berry Color: NA Sun Needs: Morning Sun with Afternoon Shade or Filtered Sun, All Day Filtered Sun Water Needs: Average, Lower when established Soil Type: Clay (amended), Loam, Sand (amended), Silt Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist Soil pH: 5.0 - 6.5 (Acid) Maintenance / Care: Low Attracts: Visual Attention Resistances: Deer - more info, Drought (when established), Heat, Humidity Intolerances: Direct Afternoon Sun, Constantly Soggy Soil Description An old time favorite introduced in the early 1900's, Debutante Camellia is a vigorous grower and prolific bloomer that produces an abundance of absolutely gorgeous, fully double, peony type pink blooms appearing from mid to late winter to early to mid spring. A jewel that deserves a spot in every garden where it will grow (USDA Zones 7a-10b). Landscape & Garden Uses Growing 8 to 15 feet tall and 8-15 feet wide depending on pruning, Debutante Camellia can be grown as a large shrub or small tree. As a shrub it is ideal for use as a specimen, in groupings, or as a hedge or background plant in landscape borders and is especially nice as a corner plant or espalier (trained to grow flat against a wall) in home foundation plantings. As this camellia grows lower branches can be removed to form a small evergreen tree that serves well as an attractive and colorful focal point specimen in landscape borders and home foundation plantings. A fine addition to camellia gardens, pink theme gardens, Asian gardens, cottage gardens, cut flower gardens, and in woodland gardens and borders. Also suitable for containers that can be brought indoors during winter by those who live and garden above USDA Zone 7a, where this camellia variety is not reliably winter hardy. Find Your Zone Suggested Spacing: 6 to 8 feet apart for solid hedge or privacy screen; 16 feet or more apart for space between plants Note: For our customers who live and garden north of USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a, where this Camellia variety is not reliably winter hardy, you'll be happy to know it can be grown in containers that can be brought indoors during winter and placed back outside when temperatures warm up in spring. Growing Preferences Camellia adapt well to various soil types however prefer a moist but well-drained acidic soil that is rich in organic matter. Constantly soggy soil is a slow killer. In general, Camellia grows and blooms better in partial shade with some shelter from the hot afternoon sun. Morning sun with afternoon shade or filtered sunlight is perfect. All-day filtered sun is fine. Helpful Articles Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for Camellias. Planting Camellias Pruning Camellias How To Fertilize & Water Camellia How To Espalier Plants & Trees *Espalier (pronounced: ih-spal-yay) ...an ornamental shrub or tree that has been trained to grow flat against a wall, fence, or other vertical, flat surface. Plant Long & Prosper! Meet The Wilson Brothers & Staff Questions? Contact Us I honestly thought this was going to come to me as a stick. Instead I received a gorgeous large plant. I don't have blooms yet but I sure do have buds. The plant itself arrived extremely healthy and wrapped perfectly. I ordered three of these. One for myself and two as a gift. I called the company with questions and was helped with my questions. I will be buying from this company again.-----------------------------------------------------We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you and your friends enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! :) Beth Steele | WBGThe plant was shipped with no problems, perfect condition. I am very satisfied with it. I can't wait for it to bloom-----------------------------------------------------We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! :) Beth Steele | WBGMy camellias came very well packaged and not a single broken branch! The plants are beautiful and healthy—can’t wait until they bloom, I’m sure they will be sensational. I plan to buy from this company again!---------------------------------------------We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! :) Beth Steele | WBGI was incredible happy with my Camellia. First of all shipping and delivery were fast. When I open the package I was really surprised….the plant was so beautiful, big and healthy looking….couldn’t wish better.It was the best worth of spending money. We planted next day. It’s been couple weeks and still looks great. Thank you for a wonderful job!-----------------------------------------------------------------We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! :) Beth Steele | WBGThank you!-------------------------We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG :) My Debutante Camellia arrived quickly and in great shape. This is one of the healthiest looking plants that I have ever received through the mail. It was shipped quickly and wonderfully packaged. It is in its new spot and doing great. Thanks for your great customer service and beautiful plants. I can hardly wait to see it bloom in the coming years.-----------------------------------------------------We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! :) Beth Steele | WBG Purchased two of the 3 gallon Camellia Japonica. The plants came in mint condition, excellent package protecting the plants. The plants are very healthy with many buds close to blooming. Very pleased with the purchase. ------------------ WBG Reply: Hi Dan! Thanks so much for your review of the Debutante Pink Crape Myrtle and all your compliments...it makes everything we do even more worth the while! Hope you enjoy these beauties for years to come! Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens Camellia Japonicas, Debutante (3 gal) and Bobbi Fain (1 gal): Both arrived in prime condition, well packed, beautiful, healthy plants—even two blooms on the larger one. I am well pleased and will shop here again.--------------------WBG Reply: Hi Fay, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Debutante and Bobbie Fain Camellias. We are so glad you are pleased and hope you enjoy them for years to come! Beth Steele | Wilson Bros GardensThe camellia plant is of good size and looks very healthy and vital. Already 2 blooms. ------------------------- WBG Reply: Hi Michael - Glad to hear you got to see a couple blooms already! Thanks for your review of the Debutante Camellia and let us know if there's ever anything else we can do for you. We're at your service. - Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens Quality plant received very promptly and was well packed. Will order again. ---------------- WBG Reply: Hi Ruth - Thanks for the review of the Debutante Camellia and hope you enjoy it for years to come. Let us know if there's ever anything else we can help you with. - Brent | Wilson Bros GardensArrived packed well in good condition doing well after a month. ---------------- WBG Reply: Hi Edward - Thanks for the review of the Debutante Camellia. Glad to hear it's doing well after planting and hope you enjoy it for years to come. Let us know if there's ever anything else we can help you with. - Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens