Species: Vernalis

Color: Deep red with yellow anthers and pinkish-yellow filaments

Form: Single

Size: Small

Bloom Season: E

Growth Rate: Average

Growth Characteristics: Dense, compact growth

Leaf Characteristics: Deep green

Originator: Katsuhiro Maeda

Place of Origination: Japan - Hanamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture,

Year of Origination / Registration: The age of the plant was estimated at 150 years - discovered at an old family home

Heritage: Sasanqua x Japonica

Other Information: Corruption of the Japanese name: 'Ryuku'