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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 ‘Tamora’

A cultivar of Camellia japonica L. Camden Park bred, seedling 40/51, originally called ‘Ariel’ in the notebooks.  ‘Bluish pink or crimson, quite double regular large size petals, good shape and substance, gradually diminishing to centre.  Good flower.’  William Macarthur.  [MP A2948-6].  

Horticultural & Botanical History

No additional data.

 

History at Camden Park

First described in 1851, ‘Tamora’ is not listed in the 1857 catalogue.

Notes

Published Jul 04, 2009 - 12:43 PM | Last updated Aug 10, 2011 - 02:40 PM

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Family Theaceae
Category
Region of origin

Garden origin, Camden Park
Synonyms
  • ‘Ariel’

 
Common Name
Name in the Camden Park Record

Camellia japonica ‘Tamora’ 
Confidence level high