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Love Letters

Last Updated:2023/6/7 15:02:32 By:wangzhonglang
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Id:ICR-11163

CountryUnited States

Year Published/Registered1962

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

AGM Type

Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'Love Letters'

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Mark S. Cannon Scion Catalogue, 1962, p.6. No description. American Camellia Yearbook, 1967, p.230, Reg. No.926: A 10 year old chance seedling that first bloomed 1957. Originated by Mr & Mrs H.E. Ashby, Bonneau, South Carolina, USA. The light green leaves average, 10 cm x 5.5 cm. The flower is a rose form double, similar to Purity (‘Shi­ragiku’) and is 10-12 cm across x 5 cm deep. Colour is light pink. It has 5 rosettes of petals and stamens in the flower when fully developed. Blooms early to mid-season.

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Flower Size10.2-12.7 cm

Blooming Season10-3 Month United States

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