Akashigata (sasanqua)

Minagawa, Iza’emon, 1885, Nisshō’en Chabaifu: Large size, white with pale red graduation. Chūgai Nursery Co., 1935-1936 Catalogue, p.26 as ‘Akashigata’: White variegation, large flower. Yashiroda, 1950, American Camellia Yearbook, p.22: Large size, white with shades and stripes of pink, 12-13 petals, broad, thick and of good texture, creping towards the apex and inner petals somewhat curled or twisted; leaves fine, glossy green, slightly cup-shaped. Habit upright, vigorous, fast grower; resembles Narumigata, but differs in having curling petals. Early flowering. See: Colour photo and description Encyclopedia of Camellias in Colour, vol.I, 1972, pl.546 & p.389. Originated in the Kantō District, Japan.

講談社　1975年　《現代椿集》 P.389　  誠文堂新光社.1998.《日本ツバキ.サザンカ名鑑》.ｐ.290. 国立歴史民俗博物馆.  2009. 冬の華·サザソカ, p.7：白地に淡紅ぼかし、一重、平開咲き、大輪、11〜12月咲き。「日渉園茶梅譜」（1885)に記載、埼玉県の安行に数本の古木がある。江戸サザンカ。写/文、箱田