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Marvin Sowell

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Id:ICR-12015

CountryUnited States

Year Published/Registered1979

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

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Scientific Name:Camellia 'Marvin Sowell'

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American Camellia Yearbook, 1979, p.115, Reg. No.1595:  A very large, light crimson, semi-double to loose peony form, C. hybrid chance seedling, mid-season to late, originated by Kramer Bros. Nursery, Upland, CA and progagated by Ray Gentry, Jackson, MS. The seedling first bloomed in 1974. Average size flower untreated is 5½'' wide and 2½'' deep with iridescent petals. Commercially introduced in 1979. Plant growth is unright and rapid in rate with light green leaves measuring 4'' long and 2'' wide.

American Camellia Yearbook, 1980, p.169: A very large, light crimson, semi-double to loose peony form C.hybrid chance seedling, mid-season to late. Originated by Kramers Bros. Nursery, Upland, California, USA. The seedling first bloomed 1974. Flower size 13 cm across x 6 cm deep with irridescent petals. Plant growth is upright and rapid with light green leaves, 10 cm x 5 cm.

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Flower Size14-15 cm

Blooming Season1-5 Month United States

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