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C. japonica 'Omega'
'ATKIN'S GIFT'
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This 11-year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1992. Originated by Ed Atkins of Shalimar, FL and propagated by John Grimm of Metairie, LA.
Bloom: The 41⁄2"formal double flower has 110 pink petals which show consistent form falling in one piece and is suitable for exhibition. It blooms early to midseason.
Plant: Spreading with average growth rate and can be used as a specimen plant.
Leaf: Dark green leaves are 4.25” x 2”.
Bloom season: Early – mid-season
'BABS ALSIP'
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This 15-year-old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1996. It was originated by the late Ed Alsip of Stuart, FL and propagated by Gordon Eade of Pensacola, FL.
Bloom: The 4" semidouble bloom has 11-14 white fluted petals and some flowers have 2-3 petaloids. Flowers have unique form and usually have 5 petals in top ring and are suitable for exhibition
Plant: Upright with average growth and has landscape possibilities.
Leaf: Light green leaves are 3” x 1 1⁄2”.
Bloom season: Mid-season
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This 30-year-old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1970. It was originated by Lionel Worthy of Gainesville, FL and propagated by Tim Crawford of Lochloosa, FL
Bloom: The 31⁄2" blush pink rose form double bloom has white anthers and filaments. The flower is a profuse bloomer, long lasting with heavy petal texture and consistent form. It received Best Seeding Award in the Tampa Bay show.
Plant: Upright and dense with vigorous growth and landscape possibilities.
Leaf: Dark green leaves are 3.5” x 1.75”.
Bloom season: Early - late
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This 8-10 year old C. japonica chance seedling was originated and propagated by the late Dr. Howard Smith of Gainesville, FL.
Bloom: The 3" variegated red and white peony bloom has 7 petals and 119 petaloids. The flower is a profuse bloomer, falling in one piece.
Plant: Upright and open with average growth rate.
Leaf: 3.5” x 2.25”.
Bloom season: Mid-season - late
'HELEN BEACH VARIEGATED'
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ACS Reg. #2625
A C. japonica sport from ‘Mary Edna Curlee’ was first observed in 1998. It was originated and propagated by Miles A. Beach of Mt. Pleasant, SC.
Bloom: The 3.5 - 4" pink loose peony to rose form double flower has rose-red splotches and white moiré. The flower has 36 petals with heavy petal texture, yellow anthers and white filaments. The blooms show unique color and fall in one piece.
Plant: The plant is open with average growth rate.
Leaf: Dark green leaves are 4.75” x 3”.
Bloom season: Mid-season - late
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This 4-year old C. japonica first bloomed in 2001. It was originated by the late Dr. James Habel and propagated by Capt. Doug Simon of Norfolk, Virginia.
Bloom: The 3.75” dark red semidouble bloom has 20 petals with yellow anthers and white filaments. Flowers fall in one piece and are suitable for exhibition.
Plant: Upright with average growth rate.
Leaf: ????
Bloom season: Mid-season
'JAMAR'
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This 15-20 year old C. japonica chance seedling was originated and propagated by Margaret and James Gahan of Gainesville, Florida.
Bloom: The 4" blush semidouble bloom has 27 petals and yellow anthers and is suitable for exhibition. The flower is a profuse bloomer with consistent form and falls in one piece.
Plant: Upright and open with average growth rate and is suitable for the landscape.
Leaf: 3.75” x 1.5”.
Bloom season: Mid-season - late
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This solid pink sport of C. japonica ‘Lauren Tudor’, first bloomed in 2001. It was originated and propagated by E. Hulyn Smith of Valdosta, Georgia.
Bloom: The 5.75" solid pink, peony bloom, shows heavy petal texture and has gold anthers and filaments.
Plant: Upright with vigorous growth.
Leaf: Dark green leaves are 5” x 3”.
Bloom season: Early - mid-season
'MARY ANN HOOKS'
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This 14-year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1996. It was discovered by Sen. George Hooks of Americus, Georgia.
Bloom: The 2.25" white full peony bloom is long lasting with consistent form and is suitable for exhibition. The bloom has heavy petal texture with consistent form, profuse bloomer.
Plant: The plant is upright and open with average growth rate and has landscape possibilities.
Leaf: Dark green leaves are 2.5” x 1.25”.
Bloom season: ????
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‘Mary Corley, Var’, a 10-year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1998. It was originated by Tom E. Corley of Auburn, Alabama.
Bloom: The 4" very light pink semidouble bloom has a few deeper pink stripes and yellow anthers and filaments. The flowers with 30 petals and 5 petaloids show consistent form, fall in one piece and are long lasting.
Plant: Upright with average growth rate and has landscape possibilities.
Leaf: Dark green leaves are 4.25” x 1.75”.
Bloom season: Early – mid-season
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This 25-year-old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1978. It was originated by J.A. Peninger of Shreveport. Louisiana and propagated by Hal Vanis of Henderson, Texas.
Bloom: This 3.5", dark red, peony form flower has numerous petaloids and yellow anthers. Flowers show heavy petal texture and are long lasting.
Plant: Upright with average growth rate.
Leaf: Green leaves are 3” x 1.5”.
Bloom season: ????
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This C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 2000. It was originated by the late Dr. James Habel and propagated by Capt. Doug Simon of Norfolk, Virginia.
Bloom: The 2" rose pink and white semidouble bloom has 46 petals and is occasionally formal double. The flower is a profuse bloomer falling in one piece and is suitable for both exhibition and landscape.
Plant: Dense with slow growth rate and has landscape possibilities.
Leaf: 3” x 1.5”.
Bloom season: Mid-season - late
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This 23-year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1986. It was discovered by Sen. George Hooks of Americus, Georgia.
Bloom: The 4" soft pink/white blush rose form double has a special fluorescence and yellow anthers and white filaments. It is a profuse bloomer and is suited for both exhibition and landscape.
Plant: Upright, spreading with vigorous growth rate with landscape possibilities.
Leaf: Dark green leaves are 4.25” x 2”.
Bloom season: Early – mid-season
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This 5-8 year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 2000. It was originated and propagated by the late Dr. Howard Smith of Gainesville, Florida.
Bloom: The 4.5" white blush semidouble bloom has yellow anthers and 22 petals. Flowers show consistent form and are suitable for exhibition.
Plant: Upright and dense with average growth rate.
Leaf: Dark green leaves are 2.25” x 4.5”.
Bloom season: Mid-season
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This 22-year old C. japonica chance seedling from C. japonica ‘Mrs. Bertha A. Harms’ and C. japonica ‘Variety Z’ first bloomed in 1992 and will be commercially introduced in 2006. It was originated by William L. Ackerman of Ashton, Maryland and propagated by Bennett’s Creek Nursery.
Bloom: The rose form double to formal double 3.5" bloom is bright crimson red with yellow anthers and creamy filaments and 24 petals and 6 petaloids. It is cold hardy to minus 5° F.
Plant: Dense with a slow growth rate.
Leaf: Dark green leaves are 3” x 1.5”.
Bloom season: Mid-season - Late
'RUPIE'S CHARLESTON'
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This C. japonica sport from ‘Miss Charleston Var.’ was first propagated by Rupie Drews of Charleston, SC in 1998.
Bloom: The 5" high center, semidouble pink variegated with white blooms show heavy petal texture and unique color.
Plant: Upright with average growth rate and has landscape possibilities.
Leaf: Dark green leaves are 4.5” x 2.5”.
Bloom season: Mid-season
'SHIRLEY MENEICE'
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This 10-year-old chance C. japonica seedling, was originated and propagated by the late Richard E. Dodd of Marshallville, GA. It first bloomed in the early 1990s.
Bloom: The 3.75" deep magenta pink semidouble bloom has 14-15 heart-shaped petals with unusual a brushed, lighter pink, markings. Bright yellow stamens are prominent and anthers are white.
Plant: Upright with average spreading growth.
Leaf: Dark green leaves are 3.5” x 1.5”.
Bloom season: Mid-season – late
'MISS SALLY'
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This C. reticulata chance seedling first bloomed in 2001. It was originated and propagated by Capt. Doug Simon of Norfolk, Virginia.
Bloom: The 6” – 6.5" red semidouble bloom has yellow anthers and white filaments with 26 fluted petals showing heavy petal texture and a special fluorescence or sheen. The flower is suitable for exhibition.
Plant: Spreading with average growth rate and has landscape possibilities.
Leaf: Dark green leaves are 4” x 1.75”.
Bloom season: Mid-season
'RAY GENTRY'
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This 12-year old very large C. reticulata chance seedling first bloomed in 1999. It was originated and propagated by Hulyn Smith of Valdosta, Georgia.
Bloom: The 6.5" red, semidouble peony bloom has gold anthers and filaments. The flower has heavy petal texture with unique and consistent form showing beautiful rabbit ears.
Plant: Upright with vigorous growth rate.
Leaf: Dark green leaves are 5” x 3.5”.
Bloom season: Mid-season - late.
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This C. reticulata (C. reticulata x C. japonica) seedling was hybridized by the late Dr. Walter Homeyer from C. reticulata ‘Red Crystal’ and C. japonica ‘Silver Lace’.
Bloom: The single scarlet red bloom has pink stamens and anthers. The flower is long lasting with heavy petal texture and best suited for exhibition. It won Best Seedling in two ACS shows.
Plant: Upright with vigorous growth rate.
Leaf: Dark green leaves are 5.25” x 3.25”.
Bloom season: Mid-season
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This very large C. reticulata seedling first bloomed in 1998. It was originated by the late Walter Homeyer of Macon, Georgia and propagated by E. Hulyn Smith of Valdosta, Georgia.
Bloom: The 71⁄2" red, semidouble to peony bloom shows heavy frosting and has gold anthers and filaments. The flower shows unique color with heavy petal texture..
Plant: Upright and open with average growth rate.
Leaf: Dark green leaves are 4” x 2”
Bloom season: Mid-season - late
'ARCTIC DAWN'
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A C. hybrid seedling from C. X Williams ‘November Pink’ and C. oleifera ‘Lu Shan Snow’ first bloomed in 1989. It was originated by William L Ackerman of Ashton, Maryland and propagated by Bennett Creek Nursery and Cam Too Camellia Nursery. It will be commercially introduced in 2005.
Bloom: The anemone to peony form neon coral pink bloom is 41⁄2", has yellow anthers and creamy filaments with 12 petals and 48 petaloids. It shows unique flower form. The bloom is cold hardy to minus 10° F.
Plant: Average growth rate.
Leaf: Dark green leaves are 4” x 1 5⁄8”.
Bloom season: Late
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A C. Hybrid Camellia seedling from C. hybrid ‘Winter’s Charm’ and C. oleifera ‘Plain Jane’ first bloomed in 1994. It was originated by William Ackerman of Ashton, Maryland and propagated by Bennett Creek Nursery and Cam Too Nursery. It will be commercially introduced in 2006.
Bloom: The 3 1⁄4"deep lavender pink peony bloom has neon color quality has yellow anthers and creamy filaments with 10 petals and 12 petaloids. The flower is cold hardy to minus 10° F.
Plant: Average growth rate.
Leaf: Dark green leaves are 3” x 1 3/8”
Bloom season: Early
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This 12-year-old chance seedling from C. hiemalis ‘Shishigashira’ first bloomed in 1998. It was originated by Bobby Green of Fairhope, AL and propagated by Green Nurseries of Fairhope, AL.
Bloom: The 21⁄2" rose form double, violet to purple flowers ages to blue. Blooms are long lasting showing unique color which is not dependent on cold weather.
Plant: Spreading and dense with slow growth rate and landscape possibilities.
Leaf: Dark green leaves are 1.75” x 0.75”.
Bloom season: Early-mid-season
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