Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
Not Available
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist
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
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
no pruning required
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
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Whiteflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
Japanese Camellia
meadow saffron
In German
Japanische Kamelie
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Camellia japonais
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Camelia japonesa
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Camellia japonês
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Japoński Camellia
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Camellia Italica
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Theaeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Theoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Camellia and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Japanese Camellia and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Camellia and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Camellia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Camellia is Loam and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Camellia and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Japanese Camellia and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Japanese Camellia and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Camellia and Meadow Saffron
Care of Japanese Camellia and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Camellia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.