Clifford Parks
Key Attributes
| Cultivar Name | Clifford Parks |
| Species | Camellia japonica |
| Primary Color | red |
| Secondary Color | yellow |
| Color Pattern | solid petals with contrasting golden center |
| Bloom Form | peony |
| Bloom Season | late |
| Bloom Size Cm | 12 |
| Growth Habit | upright |
About this Camellia cultivar
Camellia 'Clifford Parks' is a well-known Japanese camellia cultivar, often listed as Camellia japonica 'Dr. Clifford Parks' or 'Doctor Clifford Parks'. It is valued for its very large, showy peony-form to loose double blooms in rich red to red-orange tones, often highlighted by golden yellow petaloids and stamens at the center. The plant is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green foliage and a vigorous, upright to bushy habit. It is a popular landscape camellia for late winter to spring display and is admired for its bold flower size and vivid coloration.
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