Alba Plena
Key Attributes
| Cultivar Name | Alba Plena |
| Species | Camellia japonica |
| Primary Color | White |
| Secondary Color | Cream |
| Color Pattern | Solid |
| Bloom Form | formal-double |
| Bloom Season | early |
| Bloom Size Cm | 9 |
| Growth Habit | upright |
About this Camellia cultivar
A classic and highly esteemed Camellia japonica cultivar, 'Alba Plena' is renowned for its exquisite, pure white formal double blooms. The petals are numerous, perfectly imbricated, and tightly packed, creating a symmetrical, rose-like appearance with no visible stamens. A subtle creamy-yellow tint may be present at the very center of the bloom. The evergreen foliage is dark green and glossy, providing a beautiful backdrop to the pristine flowers.
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