Gulfport Purple

Gulfport Purple

Gulfport Purple

Species Japonica
Color Crimson-madder with purple or blue flecks with golden anthers
Form Peony to anemone form - Guard petals are notched at the apex and inner portion of the flower is a large ball of petals and petaloids
Size Large
Bloom Season E
Growth Rate Vigorous
Growth Characteristics Compact, upright
Leaf Characteristics Dark green
Originator Thomas S. Clower
Place of Origination U.S. - Gulfport, Mississippi
Year of Registration / Origination 1950 - ACS Registration #53 - first bloomed in 1948
Photographer Jim Pruckler
ICR Link https://camellia.iflora.cn/Cutivars/Detail?latin=Gulfport Purple