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Miss Frankie

Last Updated:2019/4/10 9:11:17 By:wangzhonglang
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Id:ICR-12712

CountryUnited States

Year Published/Registered1957

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

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Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'Miss Frankie'

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Nuccio’s Nurseries Catalogue, 1957, p.2: Soft pink. Medium to large, peony form. Vigorous, upright growth. Mid-season blooming. Originated in USA by Nuccio’s Nurseries, Altadena, California, USA. Wylam, 1957, American Camellia Yearbook, pp.27, 28: Amongst the seedlings released by the Nuccios is Miss Frankie (#515) named, at the request of Judge Solomon, in memory of his wife. The flowers are very large, clear salmon pink, semi-double with large petals and showy, gold stamens. A vigorous, upright grower that blooms in mid-season. This variety at its best is truly spectacular. Sports: Miss Frankie Red, Miss Frankie Variegated.

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