Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
North America
Types
Not Available
Helianthus annuus, Heliantheae,
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Dry areas, Open areas, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink
Brown, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Black, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Dry, Light, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Dry, Light, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
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
Alternaria leaf blight, Apical chlorosis, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis head rot, Charcoal rot, Crown gall, Downy mildew, Erwinia stalk rot, Fusarium stalk rot, Fusarium wilt, head rot, Phialophora yellows, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Runny nose, Red eyes, Watery eyes, Sore eyes, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
As Fertilizers, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for producing cooking oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edging, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
Helianths Annuus
Common Name
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
Sunflower
In Hindi
Japanese Camellia
Sūrajamukhī
In German
Japanische Kamelie
Sonnenblume
In French
Camellia japonais
Tournesol
In Spanish
Camelia japonesa
Girasol
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
ηλιοτρόπιο
In Portuguese
Camellia japonês
Girassol
In Polish
Japoński Camellia
słonecznik
In Latin
Camellia Italica
Helianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Camellia
Heilanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Theaeae
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Theoideae
Helianthodeae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Camellia and Sunflower
Season and care of Japanese Camellia and Sunflower is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Camellia and Sunflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Camellia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sunflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Camellia is Loam and for Sunflower is Dry, Light, Well drained while the PH of soil for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral and for Sunflower is Acidic, Alkaline.
Japanese Camellia and Sunflower Physical Information
Japanese Camellia and Sunflower physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm whereas Sunflower height is 8.50 cm and width 2.46 cm. The color specification of Japanese Camellia and Sunflower are as follows:
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Sunflower flower color: Brown and Yellow
- Sunflower leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Japanese Camellia and Sunflower
Care of Japanese Camellia and Sunflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Camellia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sunflower pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sunflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.