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Alain Barbe-Torte

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Id:ICR-24030

CountryFrance

Year Published/Registered2003

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

AGM Type

Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'Alain Barbe-Torte'

Chinese Name

Japanese Name:アラン・バルベ=トルテ

Meaning:historical figure

Description

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Alain Barbe-Torte. (C. japonica). Pépinières Thoby, Carquefou, France, Plant List, 2003, p.16; Single, pink. Flower: medium, 9-10 cm, deep purplish pink (RHS2015 N57B) stamens in compact column, petals recurved with full opening, entire margin. Leaf: 10 x 5 cm, elliptic to oval, dark green

A seedling of 'Berenice Boddy' x 'Kumasaka' raised by Dr Clifford Parks and sent to C. Thoby and J. Laborey in 1979, which first flowered in 1987

Flower

Flower Size9-10 cm

Blooming Season1-3 Month France

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