Species: |
Japonica |
Color: |
Red-purple (RHS 58C) with yellow anthers and creamy white filaments |
Form: |
Semidouble with 14 petals and 5 petaloids |
Size: |
Medium |
Bloom Season: |
E-M |
Growth Rate: |
Average |
Growth Characteristics: |
Spreading, low, dense growth |
Leaf Characteristics: |
Dark green |
Originator: |
William L. Ackerman |
Place of Origination: |
U.S. - Ashton, Maryland |
Year of Origination / Registration: |
2010 - ACS Registration #2795 - first bloomed in 1990 |
Heritage: |
Japonica 'Frost Queen' x Japonica 'Variety Z' |
Other Information: |
Cold hardy to -15anddeg; F |
Photographer: |
American Camellia Society |
ICR Link: |
http://camellia.iflora.cn/Cutivars/Detail?latin=Ashton's Red Sunset |