Camellia with Bird (Japanese Print)
Key Attributes
| Species | Camellia japonica |
| Primary Color | Red |
| Secondary Color | Pink |
| Color Pattern | Solid petals with contrasting yellow stamens; one flower also shows pink streaking. |
| Bloom Form | single |
| Bloom Season | early |
About this Camellia cultivar
A traditional Japanese woodblock print by Kitao Masayoshi from 1789, depicting a bird perched on a branch adorned with two Camellia flowers. One flower is a vibrant red with a prominent yellow center of stamens, characteristic of a single bloom. The other flower is a softer pink, showing multiple rows of petals and a yellow center, suggesting a semi-double form. The foliage is dark green and glossy.
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