Id:ICR-8767
Country:Australia
Year Published/Registered:1999
Cultivar Type:For Ornamental
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Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'Jillian Varga'
Species/Combination:C. japonica
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» English Description
ACRS, Camellia News, 1999, No.151, p.10, colour photo p.2, Reg. No.529. Originated by Augustin Varga, Daw Park, South Australia. A controlled cross, seed parent Wildfire, pollen parent Bob Hope, which first flowered 1985. A dark red, semi-double to anemone form flower of 25 petals, consisting of 10 guard petals and an anemone centre. Flowers over a long season on an upright plant of medium growth. Leaves dark green, glossy, flat, elongated, serrated margins, acute apex, veins slightly quilted. Petals open flat, glossy finish, heavy texture. Can produce four different forms of flower.