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Tomorrow's Dawn Bessie

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Id:ICR-19600

CountryUnited States

Year Published/Registered1980

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

AGM Type

Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'Tomorrow's Dawn Bessie'

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Meaning

Synonym

Kuanbian Mingtian  Gao, Jiyin, Ltr 5th Aug. 1992. Chinese synonym for the USA C.japonica Tomorrow’s Dawn Bessie.

Tom. Dawn Bessie  Gentry, 1984, ACS., The Camellia Journal, vol.39, No.4, p.17. Abbreviation for Tomorrow’s Dawn Bessie.

Description

» English Description

American Camellia Yearbook, 1980, p.14, Reg. No.1618: A very large, deep soft pink, shading to white at the edge, peony form to semi-double mutant of Tomorrow, that blooms early to mid-season. Originated by Bob Waters, Kilgore, Texas, USA. First observed 1977. Average flower size, 14 cm across x 2 cm deep with 45-50 petals. Improved texture and wide white border and more petals than parent. Plant growth is open and slightly pendulous, rapid in rate with mid-green leaves. See colour photo, pl.147, p.71, Encyclopedia of Camellias in Colour, vol.II, 1978. Abbreviation: ‘Tom. Dawn Bessie’.

Flower

Flower Size15.9-16.5 cm

Blooming Season10-3 Month United States

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