The UK's leading camellia nursery will name its latest release after the owner's mother, world-renowned authority, Jennifer Trehane.
The new williamsii hybrid, "˜Jennifer Trehane' has a stunning full peony-form pink flower with subtle white edging and is very free flowering. Its upright, compact shape make it an ideal garden plant.
Tested for garden-worthiness at Dorset's Trehane Nursery for the last 17 years, "˜Jennifer Trehane' is a sport of the pure white camellia, "˜Jill Totty', first discovered and propagated at Trehane back in 1995. It is hardy, flowers in abundance from mid to late spring, and will be available for the first time at the RHS London Plant and Design Show on 19 and 20 February 2013.
"˜Jennifer Trehane' was named after the current owner's mother in recognition of her many decades of tireless work popularising camellias around the world. Commenting on her new namesake, Jennifer said, "I am very flattered to have this lovely variety named after me. I hope it becomes a feature of many English gardens."
"˜Jennifer Trehane' will be available direct from the nursery and costs from £10.50 to £16.50 dependant on plant size.
Four other new camellia varieties are also featured in Trehane's 2013 catalogue including the brilliant red semi-double "˜Red Hots', the delightful soft pink semi-double, "˜Nuccio's Carousel' and the eye-catching "˜Rendezvous' with its red petals surrounding golden yellow stamens.
