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Gene King

Last Updated:2019/4/10 9:11:17 By:wangzhonglang
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Id:ICR-5951

CountryUnited States

Year Published/Registered1846

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

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Scientific Name:Camellia 'Gene King'

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American Camellia Yearbook, p.172, Reg. No.1846: A very large, deep red, semi-double C.reticulata hybrid (‘Crimson Robe’ (Dataohong) x Jean Pursel) flowers mid season to late; originated by Frank Pursel, Oakland, California, USA. The 8 year old seedling first bloomed 1981. Average flower size, 15 16 cm across x 7.5 cm deep. Plant growth is upright, spreading and medium in rate with dark green leaves, 15 cm x 8 cm.

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