Camellia japonica 'Debutante Benton'

Also Known As

Camellia 'Debutante Benton'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 5'-7'

planting zones

8a-10b

Camellia japonica 'Debutante Benton' plant details

Camellia japonica 'Debutante Benton' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Camellia japonica 'Debutante Benton'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: theaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 7 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Camellia japonica 'Debutante Benton'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Camellia 'Debutante', a close relative, is a slow growing shrub, to 6-8' tall though taller with great age, with the typical green, glossy leaves of C. japonica and, in spring, large, pink, peony-like flowers. The Japanese cultivar 'Debutante Benton', brought to us by Lance Reiners, is a variegated form, adding the interest of slightly ruffle-edged leaves decorated with a central golden marking or blotch. Evergreen, of course, and happy in dappled shade or morning sun with summer water and fertilizer. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.