Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Not Available
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
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 flowers, 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
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
In Hindi
sweetshrub
Japanese Camellia
In German
sweetshrub
Japanische Kamelie
In French
sweetshrub
Camellia japonais
In Spanish
sweetshrub
Camelia japonesa
In Greek
sweetshrub
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
Camellia japonês
In Polish
sweetshrub
Japoński Camellia
In Latin
sweetshrub
Camellia Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Theaceae
Genus
Calycanthus
Camellia
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Theaeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Theoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Japanese Camellia
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Japanese Camellia is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Japanese Camellia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Camellia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Camellia is Loam while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweetshrub and Japanese Camellia Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Japanese Camellia physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Japanese Camellia are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
- Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sweetshrub and Japanese Camellia
Care of Sweetshrub and Japanese Camellia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Camellia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweetshrub 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.