{"product_id":"camellia-debutante","title":"Camellia Debutante","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a127739-1a5c-83ec-9d3c-524a2be8113e-0\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a127739-1a5c-83ec-9d3c-524a2be8113e-0\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a127739-1a5c-83ec-9d3c-524a2be8113e-0\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-164\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"93c05847-e33e-49f7-b25e-d49b1fdfaa62\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"13lfnij\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"32\"\u003eCamellia japonica ‘Debutante’\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"34\" data-end=\"321\"\u003eCamellia japonica ‘Debutante’ is a classic evergreen flowering shrub admired for its large peony-form blooms, glossy foliage, and graceful garden presence. It is one of the most popular camellia varieties for temperate gardens due to its reliable flowering and elegant soft pink flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"580\"\u003eThe plant develops dense, dark green glossy foliage that provides year-round structure and contrast. During the flowering season, it produces large peony-style blooms in soft blush pink tones with layered petals that create a full and decorative appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"693\"\u003eIts refined flowers and evergreen habit make it ideal for feature planting, hedging, and shaded garden designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"698\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ma7m6t\" data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"715\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"921\"\u003e‘Debutante’ is prized for its abundant flowering and soft romantic flower colour. The peony-form blooms create a lush and textured display through autumn and winter when many other shrubs are less active.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003eIts dense evergreen growth makes it highly suitable for hedging, screening, and formal garden use. The glossy foliage also provides strong year-round structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eIt performs particularly well in cool, protected positions with filtered light and moist soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"18918vg\" data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003eGrowth Habit and Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003eThis variety grows as a dense upright evergreen shrub with a rounded habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003eIt typically reaches 2 to 4 metres in height and spread, depending on growing conditions and pruning. Growth rate is moderate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1evwddo\" data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yjlpdk\" data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eLight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003ePerforms best in partial shade to filtered light. Morning sun is beneficial, while harsh afternoon sun should be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rthh5f\" data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003eRequires regular watering during establishment and flowering periods. Soil should remain consistently moist but not waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003eMulching helps retain moisture and maintain cool root conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"p3fpbz\" data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1878\"\u003ePrefers rich, slightly acidic, well-draining soil with high organic content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"14lz4ze\" data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003eTemperature and Climate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003eSuitable for temperate and subtropical climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003eTolerates cool conditions and light frost once established but benefits from protection against strong dry winds and extreme heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"s27ty0\" data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2111\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2220\"\u003eLow to moderate maintenance. Light pruning after flowering helps maintain shape and encourage dense growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2296\"\u003eFertilise during the growing season using a camellia or azalea fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2360\"\u003eRemove spent flowers if desired to maintain a tidy appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2365\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1lt9dvm\" data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2383\"\u003eCommon Issues\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2455\"\u003eYellowing foliage may indicate alkaline soil or nutrient deficiencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2527\"\u003eBud drop can occur from inconsistent watering or environmental stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003ePetal blight may affect blooms during humid conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2623\"\u003eScale insects may occasionally occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2628\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"mu966k\" data-start=\"2630\" data-end=\"2645\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2693\"\u003eCamellia japonica ‘Debutante’ is suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2695\" data-end=\"2830\"\u003eFeature shrub planting\u003cbr data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2720\"\u003eFormal garden design\u003cbr data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2743\"\u003eHedging and screening\u003cbr data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2767\"\u003eWoodland gardens\u003cbr data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"2786\"\u003eCourtyards and patios\u003cbr data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2810\"\u003eContainer planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2832\" data-end=\"2899\"\u003eIts soft pink blooms provide elegant seasonal colour and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2901\" data-end=\"2904\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"8r6oui\" data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"2937\"\u003eSpecification and Care Chart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"4821\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"3039\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"3039\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"2964\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"3039\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"3139\" data-end=\"4821\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3139\" data-end=\"3237\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3139\" data-end=\"3163\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3237\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCamellia japonica ‘Debutante’\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3238\" data-end=\"3336\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3238\" data-end=\"3262\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3262\" data-end=\"3336\"\u003eDebutante Camellia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3337\" data-end=\"3435\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3337\" data-end=\"3361\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3361\" data-end=\"3435\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eEvergreen flowering shrub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3436\" data-end=\"3534\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3436\" data-end=\"3460\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3460\" data-end=\"3534\"\u003e2 m to 4 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3535\" data-end=\"3633\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3535\" data-end=\"3559\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3559\" data-end=\"3633\"\u003eUpright, dense\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3634\" data-end=\"3732\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3634\" data-end=\"3658\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3658\" data-end=\"3732\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3733\" data-end=\"3831\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3733\" data-end=\"3757\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eLight Conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3757\" data-end=\"3831\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ePartial shade to filtered light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3832\" data-end=\"3930\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3832\" data-end=\"3856\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eDirect Sunlight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd 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data-end=\"4227\"\u003eEssential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4228\" data-end=\"4326\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4228\" data-end=\"4252\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eTemperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4252\" data-end=\"4326\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eTemperate to subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4327\" data-end=\"4425\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4327\" data-end=\"4351\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFrost Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4351\" data-end=\"4425\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eLight frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4426\" data-end=\"4524\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4426\" data-end=\"4450\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4450\" data-end=\"4524\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4525\" data-end=\"4623\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4525\" data-end=\"4549\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMaintenance Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4549\" data-end=\"4623\"\u003eLow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4624\" data-end=\"4722\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4624\" data-end=\"4648\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFertiliser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4648\" data-end=\"4722\"\u003eCamellia or azalea fertiliser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4723\" data-end=\"4821\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4723\" data-end=\"4747\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eToxicity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4747\" data-end=\"4821\"\u003eNot commonly regarded as toxic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4823\" data-end=\"4826\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1jui6lq\" data-start=\"4828\" data-end=\"4866\"\u003eFAQ – Camellia japonica ‘Debutante’\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4868\" data-end=\"4935\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4868\" data-end=\"4900\"\u003eWhat colour are the flowers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4900\" data-end=\"4903\"\u003eThe flowers are soft blush pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4937\" data-end=\"5030\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4937\" data-end=\"4971\"\u003eWhat flower form does it have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4971\" data-end=\"4974\"\u003eIt produces large peony-form blooms with layered petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5032\" data-end=\"5130\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5032\" data-end=\"5056\"\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5056\" data-end=\"5059\"\u003eFlowering generally occurs from late autumn through winter into spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5132\" data-end=\"5215\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5132\" data-end=\"5155\"\u003eDoes it need shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5155\" data-end=\"5158\"\u003eYes, it performs best in partial shade or filtered light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5217\" data-end=\"5326\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5217\" data-end=\"5247\"\u003eCan it be used as a hedge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5247\" data-end=\"5250\"\u003eYes, its dense evergreen growth makes it suitable for hedging and screening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5328\" data-end=\"5409\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5328\" data-end=\"5353\"\u003eHow big does it grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5353\" data-end=\"5356\"\u003eTypically reaches 2 to 4 metres in height and spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The 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