American Camellia Yearbook, 1960, p.195, Reg. No.508: A 6 year old
chance C.japonica seedling, first bloomed 1957; originated by Julington
Nurseries, Jacksonville, Florida, USA. The dark green leaves average
12.5 cm long. The peony form flowers are 7.5-10 cm across and 4-5 cm
deep. The petals vary from rose-red, clear red to dark red and white.
The colours are in fine stripes. The centre is composed of many small
petals and petaloids with short stamens intermingled with large petals
to ones curved like rabbit ears, which surround the centre. Stamens
light yellow, Mid-season flowering. Sports include Clown Red and Clown
Variegated.
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