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Pink Explorer

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Id:ICR-15101

CountryUnited States

Year Published/Registered1958

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

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Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'Pink Explorer'

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American Camellia Yearbook, 1958, p.290, Reg. No.328: A 7 year old seedling of Elegans; originated by Mrs George Shealy, Leesville, South Carolina, USA. Plant growth is rapid, dense and spreading with slightly wavy leaves, 12.5 cm long x 6 cm wide. The flowers are 12.5 cm across x 6 cm deep and resemble Elegans in form. There are 12-15 petals and about 50 large and small petaloids and yellow stamens. The colour ranges from pink to rose, with darker rose venation. Petaloids are white or variegated. Blooms early. See colour photo facing p.146, American Camellia Yearbook, 1959. Sport: Pink Explorer Variegated.

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Flower Size12.7-14 cm

Blooming Season11-1 Month United States

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