Ō-enji

Himuro, 1982, Murasuzume: Scarlet, veined dark red, large single. Originated in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Nippon Tsubaki - Sasanqua Meikan, 1998, p.43 with colour photo; English translation p.28. Trumpet shape, roundly edged petals, fragrant, medium size. Flowers mid-season to late. Leaves ovate, large, recurved. Somewhat dwarf. A chance seedling of unknown parentage. Originated by Teiji Himuro. Registered in 1993 to the Ministry of Agriculture and Fishery, No.3497.

誠文堂新光社.1998.《日本ツバキ.サザンカ名鑑》.ｐ.43.  【花】暗紅色の一重、ラッハ。咲き、丸弁、有 香、中輪、3〜4月。【葉】卵状楕円、大形、 外曲。【樹】やや矮性。。【来歴】親不明 の園芸品種の自然実生。水室捷爾の作出、 1993年農水省品種登録第3497号。写/第一 園芸、文/馬場。