Camellia “Shiratama"

Camellia japonica 'shiratama'

Camellia garden variety white in large double

  • Camellia “Shiratama"
  • Camellia “Shiratama"
  • Camellia “Shiratama"
  • Camellia “Shiratama"
  • Camellia “Shiratama"
  • Camellia “Shiratama"
  • Camellia “Shiratama"
  • Camellia “Shiratama"
  • Camellia “Shiratama"
  • Camellia “Shiratama"
  • 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”.


  • Order
    Ericales
  • Family
    Theaceae
  • Genus
    Camellia
  • Species
    C. japonica
  • Type of flower
    Radial symmetrical flower
  • Array of flower
    Monopetal inflorescence
  • Petal shape
    Rose-shaped
  • Leaf type
    Inverted ovoid
  • Edge of the leaf
    Serrated
  • Life typeEvergreen surub and tree
  • Flower colorsWhite
  • Colors of the leavesGreen
  • Fruit colorGreen
  • Height500.0 ~ 1000.0 cm
  • Diameter of flower4.0 ~ 6.0 cm

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