Id:ICR-12281
Country:United States
Year Published/Registered:1955
Cultivar Type:For Ornamental
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Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'Maylene Wong'
Species/Combination:C. japonica
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Mylene Wong Gerbings Azalea Gardens Catalogue, 1958. Orthographic error for Maylene Wong.
» English Description
American Camellia Yearbook, 1955, p.338, Reg. No.219: Date of application-May 1, 1954. A 7 year old chance seedling. Originated by Homer C. Wilson, Fresno, California, USA. First flowered 1952. Plant growth upright, medium and compact with glossy, dark green leaves, ovate, serrate, thick and leathery with distinct veins. The large, pointed, red flower buds open slowly. The glowing crimson flowers, 11 cm across x 5 cm deep, are complete double in form. The petals, 21-27, stand out separately. The inner row resembles a crown enclosing a centre of feathery petaloids and stamens. Flowers mid-season. Sport: Maylene Wong Variegated.
Flower Form:Semi-double / Standard
Flower Colour:Single color Flower / Deep red
Flower Size: 10.2-11.4 cm
Blooming Season: 1-3 Month United States
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