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Lady in Red

Last Updated:2022/8/18 8:51:25 By:wangzhonglang
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Id:ICR-10503

CountryUnited States

Year Published/Registered1960

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

AGM Type

Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'Lady in Red'

Chinese Name:红衣女郎

Japanese Name

Meaning

Synonym

Hongzhuang Furen  Chinese synonym for USA C. japonica Lady in Red.

Description

» English Description

SCCS., 1960, Camellia Nomenclature, p.70: Seedling of Letitia Schrader, 12.5 cm across. Reddest red. Very large, semi-double with waxy sheen. Vigorous, compact, upright growth. Mid-season blooming. Originated in USA by McCaskill Gardens, Pasadena, Califor­nia. Received the “Margarete Hertrich Award” from the SCCS, in 1960. See colour photo, front cover, SCCS., 1959, The Camellia Review, vol.21, No.2. Sport: Lady in Red Variegated. Chinese synonym: ‘Hongzuang Furen’.

» Chinese Description

朱國棟、蔡燦玉,2011. 《台灣茶花族譜》,p.158.

Lady in Red 红衣女郎 (C.japonica)红山茶。1960,美国加州PasadenaMcCaskill花园培育选出。'Letitia Schrader'自然实生种。半重瓣、深浓红色、具光泽、大轮(12.5cm)、花期12月、树型直立、浓密、长势强。

Flower

Flower Size12.5-13 cm

Blooming Season1-2 Month United States

Photos