Camellia japonica ‘Conchiflora’
A cultivar of Camellia japonica L. ‘Flower cherry red 6.5cm across, regular, 15-20 petals, sometimes marked white like those of ‘Coccinea’ and spirally arranged.’ [Berlèse Iconographie pl.53/1841-43, quoted in the ICR].
Horticultural & Botanical History
It was listed in Loddiges’ nursery catalogue, 1832 [ICR] but not in 1836 [CPA].
History at Camden Park
Desideratum to Loddiges’ nursery on the 6th January 1845. Not recorded as received and there are no further records. [MP A2933-2, p.28].
Notes
Published Jun 21, 2009 - 02:35 PM | Last updated Aug 11, 2011 - 05:04 PM
Camellia japonica L. 'Conchiflora' | Berlèse vol.1 pl.53/1841 | BHL
| Family | Theaceae |
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| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, unknown |
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| Common Name | |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Camellia japonica ‘Conchiflora’
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| Confidence level | high |