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Mary Bethea

Last Updated:2023/6/19 10:46:57 By:wangzhonglang
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Id:ICR-12041

CountryUnited States

Year Published/Registered1951

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

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Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'Mary Bethea'

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Fendig, 1951, American Camellia Catalogue: Medium spirea red, shading to beet purple, semi-double to incomplete double (Anemone form) 8-10 cm across. Stamens and petaloids evenly balanced. Buds are oval and dark green with red tips. Leaves, elliptic, 10.5 cm x 4.5 cm, thin; apex slim and long, veins raised on underside, Long, shallow serrations. Slow, open growth with branches small and long. Originated in USA by Mr & Mrs T.S. Clower, Gulf­port, Mississippi, USA. Reg. No.85, American Camellia Yearbook, 1954.

Flower

Flower Size7.6-10.2 cm

Blooming Season1-3 Month United States

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