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Eastern Purple Heart

Last Updated:2025/8/10 9:14:02 By:Celeste M. Richard
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Id:ICR-27310

CountryUnited States

Year Published/Registered2025

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

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Scientific Name:Camellia 'Eastern Purple Heart'

Chinese Name:东部紫心勋章

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Eastern Purple Heart C. reticulata x C. japonica Registered in 2025. ACS Registration #3374.  It was originated by John Wang from Orinda, California and registered by Randolph Maphis from Tallahassee, Florida, USA. A 13-year-old Chance seedling  of Camellia reticulata hybrid It was first bloomed in 2015.  Flower Semidouble to rose form double, light pink with some petals being darker pink on edges (sometimes whole flower is medium pink when first opens) with yellow anthers and yellow filaments. large size, 10.5 cm cm in diameter. Leaf  Dark green, 10.2 cm long and 5.1 cm wide. Plant vigorous growth rate, upright, medium density growth.  Bloom Mid-season to late. 

Flower

Flower Size10-11 cm

Blooming Season1-5 Month United States

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