| Species |
Japonica |
| Color |
Red-purple (RHS 58C) with yellow anthers and creamy white filaments |
| Form |
Semidouble with 14 petals and 5 petaloids |
| Size |
Medium |
| Bloom Season |
E-M |
| Growth Rate |
Average |
| Growth Characteristics |
Spreading, low, dense growth |
| Leaf Characteristics |
Dark green |
| Originator |
William L. Ackerman |
| Place of Origination |
U.S. - Ashton, Maryland |
| Year of Registration / Origination |
2010 - ACS Registration #2795 - first bloomed in 1990 |
| Heritage |
Japonica 'Frost Queen' x Japonica 'Variety Z' |
| Other Information |
Cold hardy to -15°F |
| Photographer |
American Camellia Society |
| ICR Link |
https://camellia.iflora.cn/Cutivars/Detail?latin=Ashton's Red Sunset |
