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) |