Id:ICR-17690
Country:Japan
Year Published/Registered:1912
Cultivar Type:For Ornamental
AGM Type:
Scientific Name:Camellia 'Shiranui'
Species/Combination:Higo
Chinese Name:不知火
Japanese Name:不知火 しらぬい
Meaning:Fishing light on the sea
Synonym:
Crimson Cup Camellia Grove Nursery Catalogue, 1946, p.6. A synonym for the Japanese Higo, Shiranui, originally imported from Japan to Australia by David Chandler about 1936. The name has also been used as a synonym for Kimberley in England. See p.152, RHS, The Rhododrendron and Camellia Yearbook, 1960.
Phosporescent Fire Macoboy, 1981, The Colour Dictionary of Camellias, p.140. Synonym for Shiranui.
Shiranubi Watanabe, 1960, Kyōto Engei Kurabu, Tsubaki Tokushū, No.1, p.63.Different reading for Shiranui.
Shiranuhi Nuccio’s Nurseries Catalogue, 1974-1975.Different reading for Shiranui.
Shira-nuhu Fendig, 1953, American Camellia Catalogue. Corruption of Japanese name Shiranui.
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誠文堂新光社.1998.《日本ツバキ.サザンカ名鑑》.p.209.. 日本ツバキ協会. 2010. 《最新日本ツバキ図鑑》. p.242. 熊本產. [花]鮮紅色、一重、平開咲き、花糸淡桃色、梅芯、中輪、3~4月。[葉]長楕円、光沢のある暗緑色、小形。[樹]横張り性 [来歴]1912年の「椿花競鑑」に記載のある古い品種。写/桐野、文/大藪
Flower Form:Single / Saucer-shape
Flower Colour:Single color Flower / Red
Flower Size: 8-10 cm
Blooming Season: 3-4 Month Japan
Flower Fragrance:
Recommend Links: Kurume-shiranami、Okitsu-shiranami、Sese-no-shiranami、Shiranami、Shiranami (sasanqua)