Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Hibiscus Luna Pink Swirl
Hibiscus Luna Red
Hibiscus Luna White
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink
Light Pink, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Non Fruiting Plant, Peach, White, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
10-10-10, 8-8-8
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
Hibiscus moscheutos
Common Name
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
Luna Rose, Common Rose Mallow, Common Swamp Mallow
In Hindi
Japanese Camellia
हिबिस्कुस लूना गुलाब
In German
Japanische Kamelie
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In French
Camellia japonais
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Spanish
Camelia japonesa
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Portuguese
Camellia japonês
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Polish
Japoński Camellia
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Latin
Camellia Italica
Hibiscus rosa Luna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Theoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Camellia and Hibiscus Luna Rose
Season and care of Japanese Camellia and Hibiscus Luna Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Camellia and Hibiscus Luna Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Camellia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hibiscus Luna Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Camellia is Loam and for Hibiscus Luna Rose is Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral and for Hibiscus Luna Rose is Neutral.
Japanese Camellia and Hibiscus Luna Rose Physical Information
Japanese Camellia and Hibiscus Luna Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm whereas Hibiscus Luna Rose height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Camellia and Hibiscus Luna Rose are as follows:
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Hibiscus Luna Rose flower color: Light Pink, Pink and White
- Hibiscus Luna Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Japanese Camellia and Hibiscus Luna Rose
Care of Japanese Camellia and Hibiscus Luna Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Camellia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hibiscus Luna Rose pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hibiscus Luna Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.