Id:ICR-2262
Country:United States
Year Published/Registered:1960
Cultivar Type:For Ornamental
Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'Care Free'
Species/Combination:C. japonica
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» English Description
American Camellia Yearbook, 1960, p.194, Reg. No.460: A 9 year old chance seedling originated by George Demetropolis, Alabama, USA. Plant growth is average and medium in rate. The dark green leaves average 11 cm x 6 cm. The deep salmon rose-pink flower, 12.5-13 cm across by 5 cm deep, is semi-double to peony in form with 10-12 petals, 31 petaloids and 5 rabbit ears. Stamens are golden yellow. Blooms early to mid-season.