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Kihō (japonica)

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Id:ICR-9609

CountryJapan

Year Published/Registered1992

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

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Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'Kihō (japonica)'

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Nagoya Camellia Society Bulletin, 1992, No.25, p.7, colour plate No.18: Originated by Kōji Funakoshi, Nagoya, Japan. A chance seedling of Kangen. Medium to large size, rose-red semi-double with outward curving petals and split cylinder of stamens. It has a long bud of white petals, edged pink, resembling the handle of a Japanese sword artistically bound with red threads on a white background. Fragrant. Blooms mid-season.

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