Debutante Camellia

Camellia japonica 'Debutante' A popular American camellia of full peony form, Debutante was released in the early 1900's by Magnolia Gardens of South Carolina. A medium-sized bloom of clear light pink, it blooms Early to Mid-season Bloomer (February-March). Suffers leaf damage if planted with Eastern Exposure.  Grows to be a large shrub to small tree.                                                                 *Deer May Browse*             Photo Courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC Ornamental Characteristics Category Flowering Shrub Foliage Type Broadleaf Evergreen Height 6' - 10' Spread 4' - 8' Shape Upright, Rounded Primary Foliage Color (Glossy) Dark Green Seasonal Foliage Color (Glossy) Dark Green Flowering Season Late Winter or Earliest Spring Flower Color Baby Pink  Blooms Double Blooms Environmental Characteristics Growth Rate Slow to Moderate Sun Preferences Shade to Partial Shade (not Full Sun) Water Preferences Average:Prepa