Id:ICR-20579
Country:United States
Year Published/Registered:1949
Cultivar Type:For Ornamental
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Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'Warrior'
Species/Combination:C. japonica
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» English Description
Nuccio’s Nurseries Catalogue, 1949-1950, p.10: Brilliant red. Large semi-double to peony form. Fendig, 1951, American Camellia Catalogue: Large, brilliant dark red, varying from semi-double to irregular double (peony form), 10-11 cm across. There are approximately 25 large, round, wavy, outer petals; small petals intermix with stamens in the centre. Leaves light green, ovate, 7.5 cm long x 5 cm wide; apex prominent. texture thin but leathery, tends to curl and twist. Venation raised except midrib, margins serrulate. First bloomed 1943. Originated at Nuccio’s Nurseries. Altadena, California. USA.