| Species: |
Japonica |
| Color: |
Spinel Pink with golden anthers and white filaments |
| Form: |
Single with six somewhat irregular petals |
| Size: |
Medium |
| Bloom Season: |
M-L |
| Leaf Characteristics: |
Most leaves narrow down then flare out to three points giving a fishtail (kingyo) appearance |
| Originator: |
Introduced into North America from Japan by Piroche Plants |
| Place of Origination: |
Canada - Pitt Meadows, British Columbia |
| Year of Origination / Registration: |
1994 |
| Other Information: |
Fragrant; This plant is a sub-species of japonica - quercifolia; sometimes called Camellia japonica var. quercifolia 'Pink Mermaid' |
| Photographer: |
Huntington Gardens |
| ICR Link: |
Pink Mermaid (Kingyo-tsubaki) |