Description
Camellia jap. Centifolia Alba
Camellia japonica Centifolia Alba is an evergreen camellia prized for its pure white, formal double blooms and glossy green foliage. Best in partial shade with shelter from early morning sun, it thrives in acid, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. A graceful, slow-to-moderate growing shrub for woodland edges, shaded borders, or as a specimen, providing structure and year-round foliage interest with flowers in early to mid spring.
Position: Partial shade (dappled light) Rate of Growth: Moderate Soil: Acid, humus-rich, moist but well-drained Hardiness: Hardy in most areas of the UK and Ireland Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Plant at a Glance
light:light-shade
facing:east
facing:north
soiltype:prefers-acid-soil
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:evergreen
flowering:march
flowering:april
flowercolour:white
leafcolour:green
size:2m-5m
gardenstyle:asian
gardenstyle:architectural
