(C.japonica), Loddiges Catalogue, 1836, p.25. No description. Berlèse, 1840,

Monographie, ed.2, p.174, 232: Leaves large, long ovate, of a dull green; buds large, obtuse,

scales greenish; Flower about 10.8 cm across, single, carmine red, 8-9 petals, broad,

sometimes round, notched and veined deep red. The interior of the flower consists of a group

of ivory filaments, some with petaloids, the others with yellow anthers. Originated in Italy by

Casoretti. Synonym: ‘Soulangiana’(Casoretti), ‘Soulangeana’.

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