(C.japonica), Stefano Pagliai Cataolgue, 1867, p.68: Bright pink, shading to darker,

paler in the centre and the greater part of the petals streaked with white. Imbricated.

Originated in Italy.

Contessa Bethleen. van Houtte Catalogue, 1856-1857, 56:27. Orthographic error for Contessa

Bethlen.