Camellia japonica
(ca-MIL-ia)
Common Name: Camellia
Family: Theaceae

Introduced to Europe in the early 18th Century from China. Numerous additional species. Flowers always white, pink, or red, except for a small group which are yellow.

It has been said that camelias cut in the bud stage will not open, even under optimum conditions.
No additional information available.

 

 

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