Camellia japonica 'Masayoshi'
Also known as 'Donckelaarii'
Parentage unknown.
Japan 1788, introduced by von Seibold in 1829.
H5
AM 1960, AGM (1969, 1993, 2002) 2012
Slow growing and bushy.
Flowers: large semi-double; red, often marbled white.
Foliage: acuminate mid green and semi-matt.
Mid season.
A first class plant in almost any situation.
Photo: Jim Stephens
Photo: Jim Stephens
Location: Wirral
Photo: Angela Brabin
Photo: George Hargreaves