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Hi-no-tsukasa (Higo)

Last Updated:2021/7/16 10:21:15 By:Sueo Takano
1233

Id:ICR-7527

CountryJapan

Year Published/Registered1912

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

AGM Type

Scientific Name:Camellia 'Hi-no-tsukasa (Higo)'

Chinese Name

Japanese Name:緋の司 ひのつかさ

Meaning

Description

» English Description

Taniguchi, 1912, Chinka Kyōkan: Large, red single. Seibundō Shinkōsha, 1979, Senchinshū, p.127, colour photo, description, p.242: Red single, Higo form with large, creped and crinkled petals, 8-9 cm across with 8 petals. Originated in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan as a sport of Azuma-nishiki. Synonym: ‘Benifuyō’.

» Japanese Description

日本ツバキ協会. 2010. 《最新日本ツバキ図鑑》. p.243. 熊本產. [花]鮮紅色、一重、平開咲き、梅芯、中輪、3~4月。[葉]楕円、大形、外曲。[樹]横張り性、強い。[来歴]東錦の枝変り、1912年の「椿花競鑑」に記載のある古い品種。写/阿部、文/松本

Flower

Flower Size8-10 cm

Blooming Season Japan

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