New Zealand Camellia Bulletin, 1962, vol.III, No.1, p.37, Reg. No.10: A
hand pollinated hybrid raised by L.E. Jury, New Plymouth, New Zealand
from the parentage C.saluenensis x C.japonica Elegans. The plant has an
open, upright habit with dark green leaves, 7.5 cm long x 4 cm wide. The
flower is anemone form with 20 petals and numerous petaloids. The outer
petals are waved. The colour is deep rose with deeper veining. This
camellia had earlier been referred to as ‘Elegante’ but this was
rejected as too close to Elegans. Chinese synonym: ‘Meimei’, (Elegant
Beauty). This cultivar was awarded as an AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
plant by the Royal Horticultural Society in 2002 at H5 rate (hardy: cold
winter; -15°C to -10°C). |
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