Camellia japonica ‘Miranda’
A cultivar of Camellia japonica L. Camden Park bred, seedling 4/50. ‘White, with pink and crimson stripes and blotches. Quite double, petals well formed and regular nearly to 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.242/1857]. Two plants were sold to Rule and two to Bailey in Adelaide in 1853. It was also listed by nurserymen in New Zealand but is now thought to be lost. [CQ]. ‘Miranda’ was listed in the ABHSR of 1849/50.
Notes
Published Jun 30, 2009 - 02:46 PM | Last updated Aug 10, 2011 - 04:59 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 ‘Miranda’ |
| Confidence level | high |