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Colin Mills, compiler of the Hortus Camdenensis, died in late November 2012 after a short illness. As he always considered the Hortus his legacy, it is his family's intention to keep the site running in perpetuity. It will not, however, be updated in the near future.

Camellia japonica ‘Phrynia’

A cultivar of Camellia japonica L. Camden Park bred, seedling 46/52.  ‘Deep rose or pink, double after the manner of Paeoniflora.  Good size.  Pretty good.’  William Macarthur.  [MP A2948-6].  

Horticultural & Botanical History

No additional data.

 

History at Camden Park

First described in 1852, ‘Phrynia’ is not listed in the 1857 catalogue.

Notes

Published Jul 01, 2009 - 01:08 PM | Last updated Aug 10, 2011 - 04:34 PM

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Region of origin

Garden origin, Camden Park
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Name in the Camden Park Record

Camellia japonica ‘Phrynia’ 
Confidence level high