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Christine Ann

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Id:ICR-2771

CountryNew Zealand

Year Published/Registered1992

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

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Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'Christine Ann'

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New Zealand Camellia Bulletin, 1992, Issue No.112, vol.XVII, No.5, p.37, Reg. No.316: Originated by Myrtle T. Kennedy, Whangarei New Zealand. An 8 year old chance seedling that first bloomed in 1989. The plant is of average growth and habit, and the leaves are mid-green with good serrations and measure 9 cm x 4 cm. The flower is anemone form with a large boss of petaloids and 6 wavy petals. Average flower size is 10 cm across and coloured wildwood pink (RHS.CC.58C). The anthers are yellow with pale pink filaments. Flowers early to mid-season. Holds well, having firm textured petals that stand up through the centre.

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