New Zealand Camellia Bulletin, 1979, vol.XI, No.3, p.20, Reg. No.141: A chance seedling of Elegant Beauty that first bloomed in 1976; originated by Neville Haydon, Howick, New Zealand. The plant is average with dark green leaves, 11 cm x 6 cm and flowers early to late. The flowers are formal double with 80-82 petals and some petaloids, the centre rows of which are small and strap shaped. The colour is pink (RHS.CC.52C-D) and on the reverse side deeper pink (RHS.CC.52A-B). Flower size is 11 cm x 4 cm. See colour photo, New Zealand Camellia Bulletin, 1987, vol.XV, No.2, p.19 as ‘Sunsong’. Chinese synonym: ‘Taiyang Ge’.