Camellia “Shiratama"

Camellia japonica 'shiratama'

Camellia garden variety white in large double

Flower name
Camellia “Shiratama"
Scientific name
Camellia japonica 'shiratama'
AliasCamellia japonica, shiratama, ツバキ　シラタマ
Place of originJapan
Place of floweringGarden, Cut flowers, flower arrangement, Potted flower
Flowering seasonJanuary, February, March, October, November, December

What is Camellia “Shiratama"

Camellia “Shiratama", (scientific name: Camellia japonica 'Shiratama') is a cultivar of camellia. It is white, single, medium circle (flower diameter 4-6 cm), round buds, and blooms from October to March. A classic variety from the Edo period, one of Kyoto's famous camellia. Popular as tea and cut flowers. The white flower of the tea ceremony is a famous camellia flower called “Shiratama”.