Emperor of Russia
Key Attributes
| Cultivar Name | Emperor of Russia |
| Species | Camellia japonica |
| Primary Color | red |
| Color Pattern | solid |
| Bloom Form | formal-double |
| Bloom Season | mid-season |
| Growth Habit | upright |
About this Camellia cultivar
Emperor of Russia is a Camellia japonica cultivar, listed among japonica/hybrid camellias. It is an old ornamental camellia valued for its large, formal to well-ordered double blooms and stately garden presence. Based on the cultivar name and standard references for this classic variety, it is characterized by rich red flowers with a refined, symmetrical appearance, borne against glossy dark green evergreen foliage. It is typically grown as a dense ornamental shrub suitable for woodland gardens, sheltered borders, and specimen planting.
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