Camellia japonica 'Himeshiratama'
Key Attributes
| Cultivar Name | Himeshiratama |
| Species | Camellia japonica |
| Primary Color | white |
| Color Pattern | solid |
| Bloom Form | formal-double |
| Bloom Season | mid-season |
| Growth Habit | upright |
About this Camellia cultivar
Camellia japonica 'Himeshiratama' is a Japanese camellia cultivar. Based on the cultivar name, which suggests a 'little white jewel' or white ball type flower, it is best characterized as a white-flowering ornamental camellia with a refined, formal appearance typical of many C. japonica selections. As a Camellia japonica, it is an evergreen shrub valued for glossy dark green foliage and cool-season bloom. The cultivar likely bears neatly arranged double flowers with a clean white presentation and compact, elegant garden effect.
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