Camellia japonica ‘Calphurnia’
A cultivar of Camellia japonica L. Camden Park bred, seedling 36/51. ‘Bright crimson, large size, three rows outer petals very large and well shaped, and thick substance, inner small and confused. fine large round flower. Good.’ William Macarthur. [MP A2948-6].
Horticultural & Botanical History
No additional data.
History at Camden Park
First described in 1851, it was not listed in the 1857 catalogue.
Notes
Published Jun 21, 2009 - 03:28 AM | Last updated Aug 12, 2011 - 04:49 AM
| Family | Theaceae |
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| Region of origin | Garden origin, Camden Park |
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| Name in the Camden Park Record | Camellia japonica ‘Calphurnia’
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| Confidence level | high |