Camellia japonica ‘Rowena’
A cultivar of Camellia japonica L. Camden Park bred, seedling 21/50. ‘Pink, large flower, three rows of outer petals large, good substance and form, a thick tuft of inner petals standing erect, good flower.’ William Macarthur. [MP A2948-6].
Horticultural & Botanical History
No additional data.
History at Camden Park
First described in 1850, it did not appear in the 1857 catalogue. ‘Rowena’ was listed in the ABHSR for 1849/50.
Notes
Published Jul 01, 2009 - 05:22 PM | Last updated Aug 10, 2011 - 03:34 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 ‘Rowena’ |
| Confidence level | high |