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Maylene Wong

Last Updated:2023/6/14 15:00:50 By:wangzhonglang
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Id:ICR-12281

CountryUnited States

Year Published/Registered1955

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

AGM Type

Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'Maylene Wong'

Chinese Name

Japanese Name

Meaning

Synonym

Mylene Wong  Gerbings Azalea Gardens Catalogue, 1958. Orthographic error for Maylene Wong.

Description

» 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

Flower Size10.2-11.4 cm

Blooming Season1-3 Month United States

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