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Crimson King

Last Updated:2023/3/11 12:20:12 By:wangzhonglang
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Id:ICR-3475

CountryJapan

Year Published/Registered1937

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

AGM Type:RHS-AGM

Scientific Name:Camellia sasanqua 'Crimson King'

Chinese Name:绯红之王

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Wada 1937, Japanese Garden Treasures, p.37: Thick, broad petalled flowers of great substance, well shaped, deep crimson with attractive golden stamens. 12 cm across; semi-double. See pl.3 opposite p.44, G.S. Thomas, 1957, Colour in the Winter Garden. Originated in Japan. This cultivar was awarded as an AGM (Award of Garden Merit) plant by the Royal Horticultural Society  in 1993 at H4 rate (hardy: average winter; -10°C to -5°C).

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