King Size Variegated

Hillcrest Nursery Catalogue, 1958, as ‘King Size Var.’: A virus var­iegated form of King Size - Dark red, blotched with white. Originated in USA. King Size: American Camellia Yearbook, 1954, p.318, Reg. No.181: A 7 year old seedling of unknown parentage, originated by Hugh Shackelford, Albany, Georgia, USA. Bloomed for the first time in 1952. The medium size leaves are smooth and without veining. The flowers are dark red, complete double irregular, similiar to ‘Professor Charles S. Sargent’, (Professor Sar­gent) with 35 petals and ranges from 12-15 cm across. Flowers mid-season. Sport: King Size Variegated. Synonym: ‘King Size Solid’. SCCS, Camellia Nomenclature lists Red Elephant as a synonym.

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