War Eagle

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Id：ICR-20546

Country：United States

Year Published/Registered：1960

Cultivar Type：For Ornamental

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Scientific Name：Camellia japonica 'War Eagle'

Species/Combination：C. japonica

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Description

» English Description

Pyron, 1960, American Camellia Yearbook, p.38: Flower 12.5 cm across, dark red, full peony to loose peony form. Named for the Auburn University football team, the ‘War Eagles’. Originated by Dr Gilbert E. Fisher, Union Springs, Alabama. Reg. No.590, American Camellia Yearbook, 1961, p.230. Flowers have more than 30 petals. Blooms mid-season. Plant growth is upright, open and rapid with dark green leaves, 12.5 cm long x 6 cm wide. According to the SCCS, Camellia Nomenclature, this is a synonym for Roman Soldier, named by Shackelford two years before (1958) when it was renamed from ‘Sir Galahad’.

Flower

Flower Form：Peony / Peony

Flower Colour：Single color Flower / Red

Flower Size： 12.7-13.5 cm

Blooming Season： 1-3 Month United States

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