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Narcissiflora

Narcissiflora

Bloom Form

semi double

Bloom Season

early

Key Attributes

Cultivar NameNarcissiflora
SpeciesCamellia sasanqua
Primary Colorwhite
Secondary Coloryellow
Color Patternwhite petals with yellow staminal center
Bloom Formsemi-double
Bloom Seasonearly
Fragrancelight fragrance possible
Growth Habitbushy

About this Camellia cultivar

Camellia sasanqua 'Narcissiflora' is a sasanqua camellia cultivar valued for its elegant, narcissus-like flowers and autumn to early winter display. As a selection of Camellia sasanqua, it typically bears relatively small to medium blooms with a refined, semi-double appearance and a light, graceful character. The flowers are generally white with soft yellow stamens creating a contrasting center. Like many sasanquas, it is likely a vigorous evergreen shrub with glossy dark green foliage and a bushy to somewhat upright habit, suitable for borders, woodland gardens, and espalier use.

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Narcissiflora