Id:ICR-3940
Country:United States
Year Published/Registered:1980
Cultivar Type:For Ornamental
Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'Dixie Belle'
Species/Combination:C. japonica
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» English Description
American Camellia Yearbook, 1980, p.162, Reg. No.1632: A large, blush pink, anemone form C.japonica chance seedling, early to mid-season flowering; originated by Mrs Herman Johnson, Madison, Florida, USA. The 8 year old seedling first bloomed 1977. Average size flower, 12.5 cm across and 5 cm deep with 20 petals, 8 petaloids and rabbit ears, yellow anthers and yellow filaments. The flower shades from white, blush pink to deeper pink on outside petals. Stamens not in the centre and also outside the petaloids. Plant growth is spreading, medium in rate with dark green leaves, 9 cm long x 4 cm wide.