Camellias
Mercury AGM
Camellia japonica 'Mercury'
Parentage unknown
W.Paul & Sons c.1900
H5
AM 1948, AGM (1993, 2002) 2012
Medium compact growth.
Flowers: large semi-double (10 to 11cm); deep crimson with slightly darker veins.
Foliage: dark glossy green, elliptic, serrulate.
Mid season.
Very free flowering.
Photos: Jim Stephens
