Nuccio’s Nurseries Catalogue, 1973-1974, p.26: Light pink, formal to
semidouble. Upright, bushy growth. Mid-season blooming. Originated by
Les Jury, New Plymouth, New Zealand from C.saluenensis x C.japonica
Julia Drayton as ‘Mathotiana’. Received the RHS “Award of Merit”, 21
Apr.1987 Rhododendrons, 1987-8 with Magnolias and Camellias, p.98: Plant
fairly vigorous, erect, free flowering. Leaves 9.5 cm x 4.5 cm, fairly
light, glossy green. Flowers, 11cm across, double with 9 rows of petals,
between Red Purple Group 62A and B. Lower half of midrib fading to
white. Orthographic variant: ‘Gaytime’. Chinese synonym ‘Huanle
Shiguang’.
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