Id:ICR-15580
Country:United States
Year Published/Registered:1975
Cultivar Type:For Ornamental
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Scientific Name:Camellia 'Promises'
Species/Combination:C. reticulata × C. granthamiana
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» English Description
American Camellia Yearbook, 1975, p.241, Reg. No.1374. A 7-year old hybrid that first bloomed 1968. Plant growth is upright, open and rapid with dark green leaves 11 cm x 7.5 cm. Semi-double bloom with occasional rabbit ears. Colour RHS 50A-B, deep rose-pink with 7-8 petals, 1-2 petaloids, yellow anthers, white filaments and petaloids. Heavy texture, unusually thick petals. Blooms early to mid-season. SCCS., 1978, Camellia Nomenclature, pp.173-174: Rose-red. Large, semi-double with occasional upright petal. Vigorous, open, upright growth. Blooms early to mid-season. C.reticulata ‘Crimson Robe’ (Dataohong) x C.granthamiana. Originated by Dr W. Homeyer Jr., Macon, Georgia, USA.