Species: |
Japonica |
Color: |
White with yellow anthers and whitish-yellow filaments |
Form: |
Single with six somewhat irregular petals |
Size: |
Medium size |
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 |
Heritage: |
Sport of Japonica 'Kingyo-tsubaki' (known in America as 'Mermaid') |
Other Information: |
Fragrant |
Photographer: |
Gene Phillips |
ICR Link: |
http://camellia.iflora.cn/Cutivars/Detail?latin=White Mermaid |