| Species |
Japonica |
| Color |
Spinel Pink with golden anthers and white filaments |
| Form |
Single with six somewhat irregular petals |
| Size |
Medium |
| Bloom Season |
M-L |
| Leaf Characteristics |
Most leaves narrow down then flare out to three points giving a fishtail (kingyo) appearance |
| Originator |
Introduced into North America from Japan by Piroche Plants |
| Place of Origination |
Canada - Pitt Meadows, British Columbia |
| Year of Registration / Origination |
1994 |
| Other Information |
Fragrant; This plant is a sub-species of japonica - quercifolia; sometimes called Camellia japonica var. quercifolia 'Pink Mermaid' |
| Photographer |
Huntington Gardens |
| ICR Link |
https://camellia.iflora.cn/Cutivars/Detail?latin=Pink Mermaid (Kingyo-tsubaki) |
