Camellia japonica ‘Metella’
A cultivar of Camellia japonica L. Camden Park bred, seedling 59/52. ‘Deep coral coloured, very double after the manner of Vesta but of much deeper colour. Good.’ William Macarthur. [MP A2948-6].
Horticultural & Botanical History
Recorded as ‘Metalla’ in the ICR.
History at Camden Park
First described in 1852, ‘Metella’ is not listed in the 1857 catalogue.
Notes
Published Jun 30, 2009 - 04:43 AM | Last updated Aug 10, 2011 - 07:00 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 ‘Metella’ |
| Confidence level | high |