Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
alpine shootingstar , Jewelled shootingstar , Sierran shootingstar , broad-leaved shootingstar , Frigid Shootingstar
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Floodplains, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink
White, Pink, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
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
Prune after flowering, 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
Aphids, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
CLERODENDRUM quadriloculare
Common Name
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
American cowslip , mosquito bills , mad violets , sailor caps
In Hindi
Japanese Camellia
shooting star
In German
Japanische Kamelie
shooting star
In French
Camellia japonais
Dodecatheon
In Spanish
Camelia japonesa
Dodecatheon
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
shooting star
In Portuguese
Camellia japonês
Dodecatheon
In Polish
Japoński Camellia
shooting star
In Latin
Camellia Italica
shooting star
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Camellia
Dodecatheon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Theaeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Theoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Camellia and Shooting Star
Season and care of Japanese Camellia and Shooting Star is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Camellia and Shooting Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Camellia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shooting Star season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Camellia is Loam and for Shooting Star is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral and for Shooting Star is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Camellia and Shooting Star Physical Information
Japanese Camellia and Shooting Star physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm whereas Shooting Star height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Camellia and Shooting Star are as follows:
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Shooting Star flower color: White, Pink, Salmon and Coral
- Shooting Star leaf color: Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Japanese Camellia and Shooting Star
Care of Japanese Camellia and Shooting Star include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Camellia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shooting Star pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 Shooting Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.