Nuccio’s Nurseries Catalogue, 1983 as their #7749. American Camellia
Yearbook, 1984, p.180, Reg. No.1955: A large, coral pink, rose form
double to formal double C.japonica chance seedling, blooms early to
late; originated by Nuccio’s Nurseries, Altadena, California, USA. The 8
year old seedling first bloomed 1977. Average size is 10-11 cm across.
Plant growth is upright, dense and medium in rate with dark green
leaves, medium sized. See colour photo: front cover, SCCS., 1984, The
Camellia Review, vol.45, No.3 and p.32, Fischer, 1986, Kamellien.
Chinese synonym: ‘Niuxiao Daioshi’. This cultivar was awarded as an AGM
(Award of Garden Merit) plant by the Royal Horticultural Society in 2012
at H5 rate (hardy: cold winter; -15°C to -10°C).
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