Camellia japonica 'Alba Plena' (White Double-flowering Camellia)


Botanical Information

FamilyTheaceae
GenusCamellia
Speciesjaponica
Cultivar'Alba Plena'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8 - 10
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone8
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-15 to -10
Temperature (°F)0 - 40
Height4-8 metres
Spread4-8 metres
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionAn upright evergreen shrub with rather light green foliage and medium-sized, white, formal double flowers in spring
ShapeCompact, upright.
LandscapeGood as hedging, screening, woodland edging, or a colourful accent.
PropagationBy semi-hardwood cuttings
CultivationGrow in partial shade in fertile acid or neutral soils, and rich in organic matter with a mulch of bark chips or other organic material.
PestsAphids, cushion scale, vine weevil, and camellia petal blight.
Notable SpecimensTrengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionThe simple, glossy, oval light green leaves, and 8-10 cm long.
Flower DescriptionMedium-sized, white, formal double flowers.

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