Asukagawa Believed Extinct

Last Updated:2022/12/4 16:59:42 By:wangzhonglang

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Id：ICR-829

Country：Japan

Year Published/Registered：1699

Cultivar Type：For Ornamental

AGM Type：

Scientific Name：Camellia japonica 'Asukagawa'

Species/Combination：C. japonica

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Synonym：

Asukakawa Different reading for Asukagawa.

Description

» English Description

Chinka Zufu, (before 1700), Watanabe, 1969, pl.153; Itō, Tokuemon, 1788, Tsubaki, Hanagata Tsuki Oboechō; Shirai-Bunka, 1789, Shoshiki Hanagatachō: Double flower, medium size, 3 rows petals, divided, central stamen cluster. Deep red background with white star-like variegation. Different reading: ‘Asukakawa’. Originated in Japan. Not sure that it is the same variety as from the Kokon Yōrankō. (Believed extinct.)

Flower

Flower Form：Semi-double / Standard

Flower Colour：Bicolor Flower / Blotched white

Flower Size： 8-10 cm

Blooming Season： Japan

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