Debutante Pink Camellia Japonica – Camellia japonica 'Debutante' Live Starter Plant | 4L Size | Ships Bare Root (No Pot) | Evergreen Flowering Shrub | Shade Garden Favorite

Add timeless elegance to your landscape with the beautiful Debutante Pink Camellia, a classic evergreen shrub prized for its spectacular light pink, peony-style blooms. This healthy starter plant features glossy dark green foliage and develops into a stunning flowering shrub that brightens shady gardens during the winter and early spring months. Perfect for woodland gardens, foundation plantings, flowering hedges, or large patio containers, this Camellia is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for year-round evergreen beauty.

Please Note: Starter plants are tray-grown and ship without a nursery pot. They should be potted and grown in a protected area for 6–12 months before planting in the landscape. Plants may ship dormant from November through April, and flowering cannot be guaranteed at the time of purchase.

You will receive:

• ✔️ 1 live Debutante Pink Camellia starter plant
• ✔️ Starter size (4L grade)
• ✔️ Ships without nursery pot
• ✔️ Healthy, well-rooted starter plant
• ✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Debutante Pink Camellia
Botanical Name: Camellia japonica 'Debutante'
Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to full shade (filtered sunlight preferred)
Soil: Slightly acidic, rich, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Mature Height: 6–8 feet
Mature Width: 6–8 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Bloom Time: Mid to late season (January–March)
Flower Color: Large light pink blooms (4–6 inches across)
USDA Zones: 8–11
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip

After arrival, pot your starter plant into a quality acidic potting mix and keep it in a sheltered location with filtered light. Water regularly while it establishes, and allow 6–12 months of healthy growth before transplanting into the landscape.