Camellia japonica ‘Desdemona’
A cultivar of Camellia japonica L. Camden Park bred, seedling 62/52. ‘Rich bright crimson, outer petals very thick and well-formed, inner smaller, erect, crowded, irregular, flower quite double, very round and well formed. Very good.’ William Macarthur. [MP A2948-6].
Horticultural & Botanical History
No additional data.
History at Camden Park
First described in 1852 ‘Desdemona’ was not listed in the 1857 catalogue.
Notes
Published Jun 21, 2009 - 05:37 AM | Last updated Aug 11, 2011 - 06:48 AM
| Family | Theaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, Camden Park |
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| Common Name | |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Camellia japonica ‘Desdemona’ |
| Confidence level | high |