Camellia japonica 'Koshi-no-reijin'

Flower name
Camellia japonica 'Koshi-no-reijin'
Scientific name
Camellia japonica 'Koshi-no-reijin'
Alias椿, Camellia japonica, コシノレイジン, ツバキコシノレイジン
Place of originJapan
Place of floweringGarden, Potted flower
Flowering seasonMarch, April

What is Camellia japonica 'Koshi-no-reijin'

The Camellia Japonica 'Koshi-no-reijin' (椿越の麗人), also known as "Koshi-no-reijin," is a variety of camellia originating from Niigata, Japan, and is a mutation of the "Kokonoe."
The tree has a spreading growth habit, with broad-elliptic leaves. It blooms from March to April, with flowers that shift from white to red, featuring a double-layered bloom, round shape, medium-sized flowers, and a distinct characteristic where the stamens are divided.

Variety Name: Camellia Japonica 'Koshi-no-reijin'
Scientific Name: Camellia Japonica 'Koshi-no-reijin'
Year of Release: 1979
Released by: Ichiei Abe
Named by: Hideyo Kato
Origin: Japan
Production Area: Niigata
Tree Type: Spreading growth
Leaf Petiole Length: 1-1.5 cm
Leaf Texture: Thin and flat
Leaf Color: Dark green on top, green on the underside
Leaf Shape: Broad-elliptic, with a sharp-pointed tip and a broad wedge-shaped base
Leaf Size: Medium
Leaf Length: 5-12 cm
Leaf Width: 3-6 cm
Leaf Margin: Serrated
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Special Feature: A mutation of "Kokono"
Bloom Period: March-April
Flower Quality: Thick petals
Flower Color: Shifting from white with red edges
Flower Type: Double, round shape, medium-sized
Stamens: Divided
Uses: Garden planting, potting