Camellia japonica ‘Medea’
A cultivar of Camellia japonica L. Camden Park bred, seedling 16/50. ‘Light crimson, beautifully shaped compact little flower, regularly imbricated nearly to centre, concave or bell [indistinct] shaped petals, good form and substance, rather irregular in very centre. Good.’ 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.240/1857]. ‘Medea’ was listed in the ABHSR of 1849/50.
Notes
Published Jun 29, 2009 - 05:29 PM | Last updated Aug 10, 2011 - 05:03 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 ‘Medea’ |
| Confidence level | high |