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Ernest J. Palmer

Last Updated:2024/5/7 20:58:18 By:Armando de Castro Oliveira
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Id:ICR-4800

CountryUnited States

Year Published/Registered1964

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

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Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'Ernest J. Palmer'

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 The Camellia Journal, 1964, November, Vol.19, No.5, pp.24. American Camellia Yearbook, 1966, p.88, Reg. No.819: A chance seedling 8-9 years old, originated by Mrs Ernest J. Palmer, Savannah, Georgia, USA. The plant has long, dark green, serrated leaves with acuminate apex, 9-10 cm long x 4.5-6 cm wide. The rose form, double bloom is between pink and red with deeper coloured veins. Variegated towards the centre with white streaks. Petals wavy and thick, stamens white. Blooms measure 10.5-13 cm across and 4 cm deep with 44-48 petals and 3-5 petaloids. Blooms early to mid-season.

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Flower Size10.8-13.3 cm

Blooming Season11-3 Month United States

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