Bailiufang

Watanabe & Andoh, 1980, Tsubaki - Hana to Kino Bunka, p.146 as ‘Pai-liu­fang’, (White six directions) Small size, white peony. Originated in China.

Bailiufang.(Camellia japonica)  Synonym: Camellia japonica ‘Liujiaobai’  Originate: Chongqing  Characteristics: Bud mutant originated from variety of ‘Baiyangpian’. Plant habit vigorous and compact as conic shape, good branching, little branching angle, shoots spreading upwards, abundant leaf density. Leaves elliptic, with apex apiculate, base broad cuneate, serrate finely, densely and deeply, margins wavy, venation protruded, measured 6 cm to 6.5 cm long by 3 cm to 3.5 cm wide. Calyxes arc opening. Flowers white. Petals, flat, imbricated regularly in hexagon, diameter 8-10cm, dense floral quantity, formal double form. Flowers February to April, blooming in early of March. Key points of identification: Flowers white, imbricated regularly in hexagon.