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. |
Photographs
Camellia japonica 'Alba Plena', form, Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia japonica 'Alba Plena', leaf, Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia japonica 'Alba Plena', flower, Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
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