Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Darjeeling Red , Donald Lowndes , Superba
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
High elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Layering, Root Division, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Never Over-water
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10, 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
along a porch, deck or patio, bank hedging, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
bowel syndrome, Gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Root, Root bark
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
PERSICARIA microcephala 'Dragon's Eye'
Common Name
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
Dragon's Eye Fleeceflower, Fleeceflower
In Hindi
Japanese Camellia
fleeceflower
In German
Japanische Kamelie
fleeceflower
In French
Camellia japonais
fleeceflower
In Spanish
Camelia japonesa
Polygonum affine
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
fleeceflower
In Portuguese
Camellia japonês
fleeceflower
In Polish
Japoński Camellia
fleeceflower
In Latin
Camellia Italica
fleeceflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Theales
Caryophyllales
Family
Theaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Camellia
Periscaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Theoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Camellia and Fleeceflower
Season and care of Japanese Camellia and Fleeceflower is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Camellia and Fleeceflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Camellia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fleeceflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Camellia is Loam and for Fleeceflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral and for Fleeceflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Camellia and Fleeceflower Physical Information
Japanese Camellia and Fleeceflower physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm whereas Fleeceflower height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Camellia and Fleeceflower are as follows:
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Fleeceflower flower color: White
- Fleeceflower leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Japanese Camellia and Fleeceflower
Care of Japanese Camellia and Fleeceflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Camellia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fleeceflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fleeceflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.