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Augusta Superba

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Id:ICR-870

CountryItaly

Year Published/Registered1840

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

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Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'Augusta Superba'

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Berlèse, 1840, Monographie, ed.2, p.106: Leaves of average size, oblong­ovate, slightly acuminate, similar to ‘Hallesia’ with the same veins and serration, of deep green; buds scales blackish at the base and green at the apex. Flower 8 cm across, semi-double, clear cherry red, sometimes dark cerise; outside petals in 3 rows, oblong, well imbricated but not numerous, those at the centre, mixed with stamens and petaloids, short, narrow, reddish, few, leaving an opening in the centre of the corolla. Originated in Italy.

Flower

Flower Size8-10 cm

Blooming Season Italy

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