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Lover Boy

Last Updated:2023/6/1 10:26:19 By:wangzhonglang
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Id:ICR-11171

CountryUnited States

Year Published/Registered1977

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

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Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'Lover Boy'

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American Camellia Yearbook, 1977, p.215, Reg. No.1435: A very large, deep red to red, semi-double. An 8 year old chance seedling C.japonica that first bloomed 1972. Origi­nated in USA by Neal Rogers of Belle Fontaine Nursery, Theodore, Alabama. Plant habit is upright, open and rapid in rate with medium dark green leaves, 10 cm x 5 cm. The flower has 20-25 petals, bright yellow anthers and pink filaments. Average size, 15 cm across x 7.5 cm deep. Petals well creped at edges. Blooms early to mid-season.

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Flower Size16.5-17.5 cm

Blooming Season1-3 Month United States

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