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Black Opal
Species: Non-reticulata hybrid
Color: Black red with gold anthers and red filaments
Form: Semidouble
Size: Small to medium
Bloom Season: L
Growth Rate: Slow
Growth Characteristics: Compact growth
Originator: O. Blumhardt
Place of Origination: New Zealand - Whangarei
Year of Origination / Registration: 1985 - NZCS Registration #226
Heritage: Non-reticulata hybrid 'Ruby Bells' x Japonica 'Kuro-tsubaki'
Photographer: Neville Haydon
ICR Link: http://camellia.iflora.cn/Cutivars/Detail?latin=Black Opal