Camellia japonica ‘Grunellii’
A cultivar of Camellia japonica L., ‘Grunellii’ has pure white flowers, full and irregular, often 14cm across, anemone form, with a resemblance to ‘Waratah Alba’. The 2-3 outside rows of petals are reflexed and twisted, the centre of the flower bearing many small, distorted petals, making a large spherical mass. [ICR].
Horticultural & Botanical History
It was bred in Italy in 1834. [ICR]. Berlèse Iconographie vol.II pl.132/1843.
History at Camden Park
Listed in the 1850 and 1857 catalogues [T.226/1850].
Notes
Published Jun 22, 2009 - 04:40 PM | Last updated Aug 11, 2011 - 03:47 PM
Camellia japonica L. ‘Grunellii’ | Berlèse v.II pl.132/1843 | HAAB
| Family | Theaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, Italy |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Camellia japonica ‘Grunelli’
|
| Confidence level | high |