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Burgundy Gem

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Id:ICR-2028

Country:New Zealand

Year Published/Registered:1992

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

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Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'Burgundy Gem'

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Description

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New Zealand Camellia Bulletin, March 1992, Issue No.111, Vol.XVII, No.4, p.6, Reg. No.290: Originated by Les Jury, New Zealand. First bloomed in 1987 and now 13 years old. A seedling of Kon-wabisuke crossed with Zambo. It is of average habit and growth rate; dark green leaves 9 cm wide x 4 cm wide. The anemone to peony form flower is small, from 6 cm across x 4.5 cm deep with 25 petals and about 67 petaloids, of dark cardinal red (RHS.CC.53A) with lemon yellow anthers. Blooms mid-season.

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Blooming Season: New Zealand

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