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Frank Persons

Last Updated:2023/6/14 10:27:46 By:wangzhonglang
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Id:ICR-5605

CountryUnited States

Year Published/Registered1955

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

AGM Type

Scientific Name:Camellia sasanqua 'Frank Persons'

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Meaning

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Frank Parsons  Overlook Nursery Catalogue, 1956-1957.Orthographic error for Frank Persons.

Description

» English Description

Overlook Nursery Catalogue, 1955-1956, p.12: Flower semi-double to loose peony form, 7.5 cm across with 14 guard petals and 18-20 small petaloids intermixed with a few short stamens in the centre, Colour of flower bud is pinkish, but, when open, the flower is self white. Leaves medium size. Originated by K. Sawada, Mobile, Alabama, USA and Reg. No.291, American Camellia Yearbook, 1954. First bloomed 1951. Plant growth dense, upright, somewhat columnar. Early blooming. See black & white photo, p.35, Sharp, Camellias Illus­trated. Orthographic error ‘Frank Parsons’. ACS, Reg. No. 291. American Camellia Yearbook, 1957. p300.

Flower

Flower Size7.6-8.9 cm

Blooming Season10-11 Month United States

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