Camellias

Masayoshi AGM

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