Id:ICR-3505
Country:United States
Year Published/Registered:1957
Cultivar Type:For Ornamental
Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'Crusselle'
Species/Combination:C. japonica
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» English Description
American Camellia Yearbook, 1957, p.199. Reg. No.308: An 11 year old chance seedling, originated by T.A. Crusselle Sr, Atlanta, Georgia, USA that first bloomed 1954. Leaves average 8.8 cm long by 4.5 cm wide and are a medium, dark green. The bright red flowers resemble Blood of China in form but are lighter in colour and have 39 petals interspersed with golden stamens. Late flowering. See colour photo p.12, Sharp’s 1957, Camellias Illustrated and p.78, Macoboy, 1981, The Colour Dictionary of Camellias.