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Winter–Spring
White Camellia
Camellia japonica
Family: Theaceae
Powdery & Softfaintclean
SeasonWinter–Spring
OriginEast Asia
IntensityVery Faint
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower
Powdery & Soft · Winter–Spring bloomer
White camellia is the epitome of porcelain perfection, its unblemished round flowers of brilliant white blooming against deep glossy green foliage in the depths of winter, carrying a faint clean delicacy.
Symbolism & Meaning
loveliness, adoration, perfection
In the Victorian language of flowers, white camellia means “Loveliness adorned”.
Habitat & Environment
East Asia
White Camellia is native to East Asia.
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameCamellia japonica
- FamilyTheaceae
- Native ToEast Asia
- Bloom SeasonWinter–Spring
- LifespanPerennial
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