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Kōhaku-bijin

Last Updated:2022/8/4 10:34:22 By:Sueo Takano
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Id:ICR-9875

CountryJapan

Year Published/Registered2010

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

AGM Type

Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'Kōhaku-bijin'

Chinese Name

Japanese Name:紅白美人 こうはくびじん

Meaning:Red & white beauty

Description

» English Description

"Camellias in Kurume", ICS Congress, Kurume 2010, p.82 with colour photo; A chance seedling of a garden cultivar. Selected and named by T. Kunitake, Kurume, Japan in 1996. Deep red with prominent white patches. Small to medium size, tubular single. Tubular stamen cluster. Vigorous, upright growth. Leaves medium size, oblong. Flowers mid-season.

» Japanese Description

日本ツバキ協会. 2010. 《最新日本ツバキ図鑑》. p.138. 福岡產. [花]濃紅色地に白斑が入る、一重、中輪、2~3月。[葉]長楕円、中形。[樹]立性。[来歴]園芸品種の実生から選抜、国武富太の育成、命名、1996年発表。写.文/久冨

Flower

Flower Size8-10 cm

Blooming Season Japan

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