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Akebono-shibori

Last Updated:2025/6/18 18:36:11 By:Armando de Castro Oliveira
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Id:ICR-22828

Country:Japan

Year Published/Registered:1928

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

AGM Type:

Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'Akebono-shibori'

Chinese Name:

Japanese Name:曙 絞 あけぼのしぼり

Meaning:Dawn dappled

Synonym:

Akebono Variegated  McIlhenny Catalogue, 1937, p.3 as ‘Akebono Var.’ Synonym for Akebono-shibori.

Dawn Diversiflora Plena  Hazlewood & Jessep, 1972, Checklist - Camellia Cultivars from Nursery Catalogues. p.53. Synonym for Akebono-shibori as ‘Akebono Variegated’.

Dawn Striped  Yashiroda, 1950, American Camellia Yearbook. Synonym for Akebono-shibori.

Dawn Variegated  Vanderbilt, 1941, Camellia Research, II, p.2, as ‘Dawn Varie.’. Synonym for Akebono-shibori as ‘Akebono Variegated’.

Queen of Hearts  McIlhenny, 1937, 600 Varieties of Camellias, p.11. Synonym for Akebono-shibori as ‘Akebono Variegated’.

Description

» English Description

Tokyo Kono-en, 1928: White lined pink, medium size, single. Synonyms: ‘Dawn Variegated’, ‘Queen of Hearts’ ‘Akebono Variegated’. Sport: Akebono Pink. Originated in Japan.

» Japanese Description


Flower

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Blooming Season: Japan

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