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Sam Simpson

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Id:ICR-16870

CountryUnited States

Year Published/Registered1960

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

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Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'Sam Simpson'

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American Camellia Yearbook, 1960, p.206, Reg. No.487: An 11 year old chance seedling that first bloomed 1953; originated by Emmett S. Simpson, Pensacola, Florida, USA. Plant growth is upright, open and medium rapid with light green leaves, 11 cm x 4.5 cm. The rose-red, semi-double flowers have rabbit ears, are 12.5 cm across x 4.5 cm deep with 12 petals, 3-4 large petaloids and 4-5 short petaloids at the base of the stamens. Flowers mid-season.

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