Camellia japonica ‘Lavinia’
A cultivar of Camellia japonica L. Camden Park bred, seedling 57/52. ‘Deep rose colour with irregular stripes and blotches of faint white. Quite double and regular. Would be a perfect little flower, but petals are too thin in substance.’ William Macarthur. [MP A2948-6].
Horticultural & Botanical History
No additional data.
History at Camden Park
First described in 1852, ‘Lavinia’ is not listed in the 1857 catalogue.
Notes
Published Jun 29, 2009 - 03:44 PM | Last updated Aug 10, 2011 - 05:13 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 ‘Lavinia’ |
| Confidence level | high |