Shirobotan
Key Attributes
| Cultivar Name | Shirobotan |
| Species | Camellia japonica |
| Primary Color | white |
| Color Pattern | solid |
| Bloom Form | formal-double |
| Bloom Season | mid-season |
| Growth Habit | bushy |
About this Camellia cultivar
Shirobotan is a traditional camellia cultivar name of Japanese origin. The name suggests a white, peony-like or formal double bloom, and it is generally associated with Camellia japonica cultivars. Based on the cultivar name and typical horticultural usage, it is best characterized as a white double-flowered camellia with a refined, formal appearance suitable for ornamental garden use. Specific historic details, hybridizer, and origin year are not provided in the supplied reference text.
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