Id:ICR-2408
Country:France
Year Published/Registered:1839
Cultivar Type:For Ornamental
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Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'Castiglioni'
Species/Combination:C. japonica
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» English Description
Jacob Makoy Nursery Catalogue, 1839, p.16. as ‘Castiglionii’. No description. van Houtte, 1841, Catalogue, 7:4: White, double, centre yellowish. van Houtte Catalogue, 1846-1847, 27:21: White, formal double; centre yellowish, lightly striped with green. Berlèse, 1849, Annales de la Société Central d’Horticulture de France, vol.40, p.278: Flower, 9-10 cm across, rose form or peony form, white. Petals numerous, channelled, full, sometimes twisted, notched, close set, sometimes abortive stamens are displayed in the centre. Originated in Italy.