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The Duchess of Cornwall

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CountryUnited States

Year Published/Registered1980

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

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Scientific Name:Camellia 'The Duchess of Cornwall'

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Meaning

Synonym

Duchess of Cornwall  Savige, 1982, International Camellia Journal, No.14, p.49. Orthographic vari­ant for The Duchess of Cornwall.

Description

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Tregrehan Camellia Nurseries Catalogue, 1980, ACS, Reg. No.1801, 1982: A medium to large, silvery blush pink double C.hybrid (C.saluenensis x C.japonica Adolphe Audusson). Blooms mid-season. Originated by Gillian Carlyon, Par, Cornwall, Eng­land. The 21 year old seedling first flowered 1967, average size is 10 cm across. Plant growth is spreading and rapid with dark green leaves. Received the RHS Award of Merit, 1984.

Flower

Flower Size8-13 cm

Blooming Season3-5 Month United States

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