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Desmond Haydon

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Id:ICR-23440

CountryNew Zealand

Year Published/Registered2012

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

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Scientific Name:Camellia williamsii 'Desmond Haydon'

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DesmondHaydon. (C.williamsii). NZCS, CamelliaBulletin, No.171, March 2012, p.15 with colour photo. Regn No.498 Aseedling of Haydon’s Compact, pollen parent unknown, which firstflowered in 2004. Plant is almost globular in shape, dense, and of medium tostrong growth rate. Dark green leaves are small, 6.5 cm x 3 cm. Flower is aformal double, 8 cm diameter x 2.5 cm deep, with about 80 petals, usuallycupped, size decreasing to tiny at flower centre. No petaloids. Colour is lightpink (RHSCC 65C, shading to 65B at petal edges and centre). Late flowering.Originated by Neville Haydon, Papakura, NZ.


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