Id:ICR-8628
Country:Australia
Year Published/Registered:2002
Cultivar Type:For Ornamental
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Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'Jastil'
Species/Combination:C. japonica
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» English Description
ACRS, Camellia News, Autumn 2002, No.158, p.8, colour photo front cover, Reg. No.539. Originated by Mrs Helen Simon, Wahroonga, NSW, Australia. A chance seedling that first flowered in 1995. The deep rose pink (RHS.CC.63C-64D) flower usually opens with a bud centre, then develops into a loose peony form, centre somewhat raised, with 12-14 petals and a few petaloids. Outer petals smooth, rounded, slightly notched, and edged with a slight touch of purple (RHS.CC.63B-64C) Diameter 10.5 cm x 4.5 cm deep. Flowers freely mid-season to late on an upright, medium growing plant. Leaves dark green (RHS.CC.147A) flat, glossy, ovate, bluntly acuminate with raised veining, edges finely and sharply serrated, 9.5 cm long x 4.8 cm wide, 11-13 mm petiole.