Camellia japonica ‘Circe’
A cultivar of Camellia japonica L. Camden Park bred, seedling 8/50. ‘Bright scarlet crimson, perfectly regular, petals good form and substance, perfectly imbricated to very centre. Small size, good.’ William Macarthur. [MP A2948-6].
Horticultural & Botanical History
No additional data.
History at Camden Park
First described in 1850 and listed in the 1850 and 1857 catalogues [T.208/1850]. It was sold in Australia but appears to have been lost. [CQ].
Notes
Published Jun 21, 2009 - 01:57 PM | Last updated Aug 11, 2011 - 05:27 PM
| Family | Theaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, Camden Park |
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| Common Name | |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Camellia japonica ‘Circe’ |
| Confidence level | high |