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White Camellia, Camellia japonica
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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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