Nightfall

ACS, The Camellia Journal, Dec. 2013, p.29 with colour photo; Regn No.2898, Originated and registered by C.M. & Lillian Gordy, Ocala, Fla., USA. ACS, Yearbook, 2013, p.130 with colour photo; Propagated by Loch Laurel Nursery, Valdosta, Ga.; A 10 year old seedling of Royal Velvet, first flowered 2007. Medim size, 9.5cm diameter x 2.5cm deep, single flower has 7 petals, dark red with very dark veins. Central column of stamens with bright gold anthers and pink filaments. Heavy petal texture and flowers fall whole. Plant is upright with fast, vigorous growth. Dark green leaves average 9.5cm x 3.8cm with medium serration. Flowers very early to mid-season..