Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, meadows, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water once every two or three weeks
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove the old foliage
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
10-10-10, 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antispasmodic, Expectorant, Poultice
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Used as umbrellas by Japanese children, Used as walking sticks, Used like rhubarb
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
In Hindi
Giant Butterbur
Japanese Camellia
In German
Riesen Pestwurz
Japanische Kamelie
In French
géant Butterbur
Camellia japonais
In Spanish
gigante petasita
Camelia japonesa
In Greek
Giant Butterbur
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
In Portuguese
Carrapicho gigante
Camellia japonês
In Polish
Giant Lepiężnik
Japoński Camellia
In Latin
Giant Butterbur
Camellia Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Senecioneae
Theaeae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Theoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Butterbur and Japanese Camellia
Season and care of Giant Butterbur and Japanese Camellia is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Butterbur and Japanese Camellia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Camellia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Camellia is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Butterbur and Japanese Camellia Physical Information
Giant Butterbur and Japanese Camellia physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Butterbur and Japanese Camellia are as follows:
Giant Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Giant Butterbur leaf color: Green
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
- Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Giant Butterbur and Japanese Camellia
Care of Giant Butterbur and Japanese Camellia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Butterbur pruning is done Remove the old foliage and Japanese Camellia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.