Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America, Argentina
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver, Sky Blue
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Ipheion uniflorum
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
Common Name
Spring Starflower, Springstar
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
In Hindi
Spring Starflower
Japanese Camellia
In German
Frühling Borretsch
Japanische Kamelie
In French
Spring Starflower
Camellia japonais
In Spanish
primavera Flor de estrella
Camelia japonesa
In Greek
άνοιξη starflower
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
In Portuguese
primavera Starflower
Camellia japonês
In Polish
Wiosna Starflower
Japoński Camellia
In Latin
Spring Starflower
Camellia Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Theales
Family
Liliaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Gilliesieae
Theaeae
Subfamily
Allioideae
Theoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Spring Starflower and Japanese Camellia
Season and care of Spring Starflower and Japanese Camellia is important to know. While considering everything about Spring Starflower and Japanese Camellia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spring Starflower season is Spring and Japanese Camellia season is Spring. The type of soil for Spring Starflower is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Camellia is Loam while the PH of soil for Spring Starflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral.
Spring Starflower and Japanese Camellia Physical Information
Spring Starflower and Japanese Camellia physical information is very important for comparison. Spring Starflower height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm. The color specification of Spring Starflower and Japanese Camellia are as follows:
Spring Starflower flower color: Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver and Sky Blue
Spring Starflower leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
- Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Spring Starflower and Japanese Camellia
Care of Spring Starflower and Japanese Camellia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spring Starflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Camellia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spring Starflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.