Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe
Types
Not Available
Lustrous Creeping Red Fescue, Rubra trichophylla, Rubra rubra
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
2-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
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 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
Prune grass to maintain level
Fertilizers
10-10-10, 8-8-8
fertilize in fall
Pests and Diseases
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
Billbugs, Dollar spot, Pythium blight, Red blotch, Red thread, White grubs
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bugs
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
FESTUCA rubra
Common Name
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
Red Fescue
In Hindi
Japanese Camellia
Red Fescue
In German
Japanische Kamelie
Rotschwingel
In French
Camellia japonais
fétuque rouge
In Spanish
Camelia japonesa
festuca roja
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
κόκκινο Φεστούκα
In Portuguese
Camellia japonês
Red festuca
In Polish
Japoński Camellia
Kostrzewa czerwona
In Latin
Camellia Italica
Red Fescue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Theaeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Theoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Camellia and Red Fescue
Season and care of Japanese Camellia and Red Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Camellia and Red Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Camellia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Fescue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Camellia is Loam and for Red Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Camellia and Red Fescue Physical Information
Japanese Camellia and Red Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm whereas Red Fescue height is 5.10 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Japanese Camellia and Red Fescue are as follows:
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Red Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Red Fescue leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Japanese Camellia and Red Fescue
Care of Japanese Camellia and Red Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Camellia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Fescue pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level. In summer Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.