American Camellia Yearbook, 1967, p.233, Reg. No.961: A 10 year old
chance seedling that first bloomed 1956; originated by Frank Maitland,
Sylmar, California, USA. Plant growth is upright and sturdy with dark
green leaves, 7.5 cm long x 5.5 cm wide. The very dark red flowers range
from rose form double to formal double with a velvety sheen. The flower
is 11 cm across x 7.5 cm deep with 50 petals and 4 petaloids. Blooms
early to mid-season. See p.120, Macoboy, 1981, The Colour Dictionary of
Camellias. Sport: Tom Knudsen Variegated. Chinese synonyms: ‘Tangmu
Nashen’ and ‘Hongzhenzhu’. This cultivar was awarded as an AGM (Award of
Garden Merit) plant by the Royal Horticultural Society in 2002 at H4
rate (hardy: average winter; -10°C to -5°C).
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