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Minnie Elizabeth

Last Updated:2023/6/19 10:56:15 By:wangzhonglang
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Id:ICR-12615

CountryUnited States

Year Published/Registered1951

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

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Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'Minnie Elizabeth'

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SCCS., 1951, The Camellia. Its Culture and Nomenclature: Red. Medium semi-double with small petaloids. Vigorous, open, upright growth. Mid-season to late bloom­ing. Originated in USA by Mrs W.W. Harman, Birmingham, Alabama. Reg. No.90. American Camellia Yearbook, 1954, p324: Date of application-April 13, 1950. A 25-year-old seedling of unknown parentage originated and propagated by Mrs. W. W. Harman, Birmingham, Alabama, which first flowered in 1931. Plant growth is upright and rapid. Leaves are dusky green with yellowish shading in veins. Flower buds are green, slightly pointed, with many buds being set. Blooms are semi-double with small petaloids, 3½ to 5 inches in diameter. Color Eugenia red (Ridgeway Chart). Blooms midseason to late.

Flower

Flower Size8.9-12.7 cm

Blooming Season1-5 Month United States

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