The Winter Rose Folio
Camellia japonica 'Hinomaru'

Camellia japonica 'Hinomaru'

Bloom Form

single

Bloom Season

mid season

Key Attributes

Cultivar NameHinomaru
SpeciesCamellia japonica
Primary Colorwhite
Secondary Colorred
Color Patternwhite petals with a bold red central blotch or flare
Bloom Formsingle
Bloom Seasonmid-season
Growth Habitupright

About this Camellia cultivar

Camellia japonica 'Hinomaru' is a Japanese camellia cultivar known for its striking bicolor flowers, typically showing a broad white bloom with a prominent red to deep pink central flare or blotch, reminiscent of the Japanese flag. The flowers are usually single in form with a clear presentation of petals and central stamens, giving the plant a simple but dramatic appearance. As a Camellia japonica selection, it is likely an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green foliage and a generally upright to bushy growth habit. It is primarily valued as an ornamental garden camellia for late winter to spring display.

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Camellia japonica 'Hinomaru'