American Camellia Yearbook, 1962-1963, p.214, Reg. No.623: A 6 year old
chance C.sasanqua seedling of Crimson Tide that first bloomed in 1959;
originated by Tom Dodd, Jr., Semmes, Alabama, USA. Plant growth is
upright and dense, rapid in rate with dark green leaves, 6 cm long by
3.5 cm wide. The deep red, semi-peony form flowers are 9-10 cm across
and 3.8 cm deep and have 20-15 petals and 25-30 petaloids. The stamens
are yellow. Has similar characteristics to Sparkling Burgundy. Flowers
early. Received the Ralph Peer Sasanqua Award in 1965.
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