Camellia japonica ‘Ianthe’
A cultivar of Camellia japonica L. Camden Park bred, seedling 3/50. ‘Apparently a very handsome shaped flower of very bright crimson colour and good substance. Did not open properly, being gathered too soon.’ William Macarthur. [MP A2948-6].
Horticultural & Botanical History
No additional data.
History at Camden Park
First described in 1850 and listed in the 1857 catalogue [T.231/1857], this cultivar was subsequently listed by both Baptist in 1861, and by Rule in 1862, and was then lost. [CQ]. ‘Ianthe’ was listed in the ABHSR of 1849/50.
Notes
Published Jun 27, 2009 - 04:41 PM | Last updated Aug 11, 2011 - 03:27 PM
| Family | Theaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, Camden Park |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Camellia japonica ‘Ianthe’ |
| Confidence level | high |