Ashton's Shooting Star
Ashton's Shooting Star
| Species | Non-reticulata hybrid |
|---|---|
| Color | Bright red (RHS 54A) stripes over white background with golden yellow anthers and creamy white filaments |
| Form | Single |
| Size | Large |
| Bloom Season | M |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Growth Characteristics | Spreading, dense growth |
| Leaf Characteristics | Dark green |
| Originator | William L. Ackerman |
| Place of Origination | U.S. - Ashton, Maryland |
| Year of Registration / Origination | 2010 - ACS Registration #2796 - first bloomed in 2000 |
| Heritage | Japonica 'Bertha Harmes' x. Oleifera 'Plain Jane' |
| Other Information | Cold hardy to -10°F |
| Photographer | American Camellia Society |
| ICR Link | https://camellia.iflora.cn/Cutivars/Detail?latin=Ashton's Shooting Star |