Camellia japonica 'Alba Plena' (White Double-flowering Camellia)
Botanical Information
Family | Theaceae |
Genus | Camellia |
Species | japonica |
Cultivar | 'Alba Plena' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 10 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -15 to -10 |
Temperature (°F) | 0 - 40 |
Height | 4-8 metres |
Spread | 4-8 metres |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | An upright evergreen shrub with rather light green foliage and medium-sized, white, formal double flowers in spring |
Shape | Compact, upright. |
Landscape | Good as hedging, screening, woodland edging, or a colourful accent. |
Propagation | By semi-hardwood cuttings |
Cultivation | Grow in partial shade in fertile acid or neutral soils, and rich in organic matter with a mulch of bark chips or other organic material. |
Pests | Aphids, cushion scale, vine weevil, and camellia petal blight. |
Notable Specimens | Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description | The simple, glossy, oval light green leaves, and 8-10 cm long. |
Flower Description | Medium-sized, white, formal double flowers. |