Species: |
Japonica |
Color: |
Dark red with black veining on the interior of the petals and lighter red on the edges of the petals |
Form: |
Formal double |
Size: |
Medium |
Bloom Season: |
E-M |
Growth Rate: |
Average |
Growth Characteristics: |
Bushy, upright growth |
Leaf Characteristics: |
Leaves are burgundy red for months before finally turning light green with black streaks and flecks |
Originator: |
Fu Binzhong, Jinhua Flower Seed Horticulture Co. Ltd. |
Place of Origination: |
China - Jinhua, Zhejiang Province |
Year of Origination / Registration: |
2006 - China Registration #4 |
Heritage: |
Leaf and bloom sport of Japonica 'Nuccio's Bella Rossa' |
Other Information: |
Jinhua Meinu' in Chinese; also called 'Red Leaf Bella' and 'Hongye Beila' |
Photographer: |
Konrad Hooper |
ICR Link: |
http://camellia.iflora.cn/Cutivars/Detail?latin=Bella Jinhua |