Camellia sasanqua plant named ‘TDN 1116’

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PP014213

ABSTRACT:

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application is related to Ser. Nos. 09/259,047; 09/259,050 and 09/259,048, all now abandoned.
Botanical designation:
Camellia sasanqua.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This new Camellia variety was discovered by Donald Paul Whiddon in a group of
Camellia sasanqua
seedlings of unknown parentage growing in a cultivated area in Semmes, Ala. The seedling was found in the spring of 1990. The new and distinct
Camellia sasanqua
plant of this invention comprises a novel and valuable plant with its unique bloom color, bloom form, and growth habit.
Asexual propagation of the new plant by cuttings has been under Mr. Whiddon's direction at the same location. The new plant retains its distinctive characteristics and reproduces true to type in successive generations. The plant cannot be reproduced true from seed.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The following are the most outstanding and distinguishing characteristics of this new cultivar when grown under normal horticultural practices in Semmes, Ala.
1. Moderate growth rate under normal fertilization and moisture conditions.
2. A uniformly dense, low and spreading growth habit 5-6′ tall and 5-6′ wide.
3. A strong red flower color Red Group 53B.
4. Semi-double flower 2¾-3¼″ in diameter.
5. Good specimen plant.
6. Desirable in planters.
7. Makes a good espalier plant.
8. Very good foundation plant.
9. Hardy to Zone 7b.
10. Attractive glossy foliage.
11. Performs well in sun or partial shade.
12. Has the ability to be sheared and trimmed to be kept within prescribed limits.
13. Makes a good low-growing sheared or natural hedge.
14. Easily propagated.


REFERENCES:
patent: PP1107 (1952-06-01), Hastie, Jr.
Encore Plants Expect more brochure, insert for ‘Hot Flash’ Dec. 10, 1999.

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