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Chernobyl

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Id:ICR-24253

CountryItaly

Year Published/Registered2005

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

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Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'Chernobyl'

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Chernobyl. (C.japonica), Cattolica, G., Le mie Camelie, My Camellias, 2005, Medium size semi-double with yellow stamens dispersed among centre petals. Red with purple shades (RHS.CC.46A). Stated to come from seed of ‘Rubra Simplex’ (Rubra), irradiated by the nuclear accident at Chernobyl. First flowered in 1993. Originated by Dott. Guido Cattolica, Livorno, Italy.

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