Id:ICR-8295
Country:New Zealand
Year Published/Registered:2002
Cultivar Type:For Ornamental
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Scientific Name:Camellia 'Intoscent'
Species/Combination:C. japonica hybrid
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New Zealand Camellia Bulletin, March 2002, Issue No.141, vol.XXII, No.5, p.12, Reg. No.438. Registered by J.R. Finlay, Whangarei, New Zealand. A cross of C.hybrid Fragrant One x C.japonica Scentasia which first flowered in 1997. The flower is peony form, 11 cm diameter x 5.5 cm deep, with 22-25 petals and a loose central mass of about 25 large petaloids mixed with many stamens bearing anthers with bright golden pollen. Colour is pink, shading from bright pink tips (RHS.CC.58D) to a much lighter pink (RHS.CC.55D) at the flower centre. The flower weathers well and is moderately strongly scented. The bush is upright, of average density and fast growing, with light green leaves 10 cm long x 4 cm wide. Blooms mid-season to late.