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Lee Baby

Last Updated:2023/6/1 15:48:28 By:wangzhonglang
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Id:ICR-10726

CountryUnited States

Year Published/Registered1975

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

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Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'Lee Baby'

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American Camellia Yearbook, 1975, p.238, Reg. No.1361: A 12 year old chance japonica seedling, that first bloomed 1960; originated by Dr & Mrs H.G. Mealing, North Augusta, South Carolina, USA. Plant growth is upright and medium with dark green leaves, 8 cm x 3.8 cm. The rose form double type blooms is light pink, deep in the centre, yellow anthers, white filaments, 32 petals. Average size is 5.5 cm across by 5.0 cm deep. Colour of bloom is RHS.CC.625/1 phlox-pink. It opens into a fairly flat flower, showing stamens. Blooms mid-sea­son to late.

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Flower Size5.1-6.4 cm

Blooming Season1-5 Month United States

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