Melody Shepherd
Melody Shepherd
| Species | Japonica |
|---|---|
| Color | Bright rose red |
| Form | Semidouble, anemone form to peony form with irregular petals |
| Size | Large |
| Bloom Season | E-L |
| Growth Rate | Vigorous |
| Growth Characteristics | Compact, upright growth |
| Leaf Characteristics | Dark green |
| Originator | W. T. Shepherd |
| Place of Origination | U.S. - North Charleston, South Carolina |
| Year of Registration / Origination | 1972 - ACS Registration #1251 - first bloomed in 1968 |
| Heritage | Chance seedling |
| Photographer | Gena Fredrickson |
| ICR Link | https://camellia.iflora.cn/Cutivars/Detail?latin=Melody Shepherd |