Belle Princess

Belle Princess （C. hybrid） Registered in 2009,  ACS Registration #2768. Originated by Jian-Guo Fei, Yong-hong Hu, Ya-li Zhang of Shanghai, China and registered and propagated by Shanghai Botanical Garden of Shanghai, China. Pollen Parent：a  Camellia species from Section Theopsis，Seed Parent：C. japonica 'Kuro-tsubaki' (Black Camellia). FLOWER: Pink to pale pink with yellow anthers and light yellow filaments. SIZE:1 1/4" x 3/4", Bloom Season: Early to Midseason, Growth Habit: The plant habit is upright. Growth Rate: The growth rate is average. General Bloom: The bloom consists of 9 - 11 petals. The plant is a profuse bloomer. The fluorescence is from March to mid-April, lasting about 40 days. Plant & Leaves: The dark green leaves average 2 3/4" x 1 1/4". The new growth is shiny red like Photinia serrulata for about a month. The plant is suitable for landscaping and exhibition uses. The seedling is sterile. Age/First Bloom/Introduced: 24-year-old plant first bloomed in 1992.

张亚利等，2018. 微观茶花--束花茶花发展简纪，126页。 俏佳人（中国国家林业局品种权号： 20120055 ），未发表前曾用名：‘漂亮小公主’， 于2009年以‘Belle Princess’名称在美国国际山茶协会注册，登录号：#2768. 亲本：C.japonica ‘kuro-tsubaki’ x C.parviovata， 起源：由中国的费建国先生在20世纪90年代杂交培育，2007年后由费建国、胡永红、张亚利、刘炤、李健筛选而得。观赏特性：植株立性，紧凑。正常叶片深绿色，嫩叶红褐色，冬季部分叶片古铜红色。花半重瓣，花径2.5-3.5 cm，外轮花瓣粉色，内轮花瓣淡粉色或近白色，上海地区2月中下旬-4月上旬。