Princess Masako

Nippon Tsubaki - Sasanqua Meikan, 1998. A mutation of 'Ikari-shibori'. Named and released by Sôshin Hirai in 1989. From Saitama Prefecture.

Bloom: Large, white with a red border and small and large stripes, lotus-form semidouble to peony, tubular to split stamens.

Plant: Young trees upright, spreading growth later, vigorous.

Leaves: Leaves narrowly elliptic, medium size.

Bloom season: Midseason to late.